Inverse relationship between scores on the quality of lie questionnaire SF-12 and on the Aging Males
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Data di Pubblicazione:
2008
Citazione:
Inverse relationship between scores on the quality of lie questionnaire SF-12 and on the Aging Males / G. Valenti, M. Capone, G. Forti, M. Grasso, V. Mirone, F. Chiaffarino, E. Ricci, G. Appiani, E. Corti, D. Fabbrica, E. Ferrario, S. Ghezzi, M. Grendele, P. Maroni, G. Mazzoleni, M. Nicolussi, A. Pinnavaria, A. Rossi, V. Sala, S. Santoro, G. Autore, G. Avvento, R. Barra, D. Brunetti, A. Catalano, V. Girardi, G. Iovane, F. Lettieri, S. Marescotti, N. Pelaggi, G. Sica, S. Delcanale, B. Gorreri, C. Maini, F. Peri, E. Sani, M. Sisto, A. Sullam, G. Zanardi, G. Burgio, A. Bussotti, L. Caldini, L. Gianelli, N. Gianni, M. Giuntoli, M. Guarducci, A. Nastruzzi, R. Pacileo, R. Pirozzi, L. Pisani, M. Puliti, P. Rafanelli, P. Baron, F. Cocomazzi, G. Cominetti, G. Matera, G. Panizzo, D. Podrecca, I. Rupalti, P. Spagnul, L. I. Tonelli, O. Venturini, C. Nardo, F. Parazzini. - In: THE AGING MALE. - ISSN 1368-5538. - 11:2(2008), pp. 77-82. [10.1080/13685530701791262]
Abstract:
Objectives. To analyse the relation between results of the Aging Males' Symptoms (AMS) questionnaire for aging males, and of quality of life (QOL) questionnaire SF-12 and cardiovascular risk factors. Methods. 1,927 men aged 55-85 years were interviewed by 56 general practitioners. During the interview the men were asked to fill in the AMS scale and the QOL questionnaire SF-12. Results. Of 1,927 men 1,806 men filled correctly the AMS questionnaire. The mean SF-12 mental index was respectively 55.9 in men with a total AMS score indicating no impairment, 50.9 mild, 42.8 moderate, and 32.8 severe impairment. The corresponding values for the physical index were 51.2, 46.7, 40.8 and 32.3. A history of diabetes was associated with an increased risk of reporting moderate/severe impairment: in relation to the total AMS score the odds ratio, (OR), of moderate/severe impairment in comparison with no impairment was 1.6 (95%CI 1.2-2.1). A history of myocardial infarction and hypertension increased the risk (respectively OR 1.4 (95%CI 1.1-18) and 1.7 (95%CI 1.2-2.4)). Conclusions. This study shows that higher AMS scores are associated with lower SF-12 indices and suggests that elevated values of the AMS score are associated with cardiovascular risk factors or diseases.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Elenco autori:
G. Valenti, M. Capone, G. Forti, M. Grasso, V. Mirone, F. Chiaffarino, E. Ricci, G. Appiani, E. Corti, D. Fabbrica, E. Ferrario, S. Ghezzi, M. Grendele, P. Maroni, G. Mazzoleni, M. Nicolussi, A. Pinnavaria, A. Rossi, V. Sala, S. Santoro, G. Autore, G. Avvento, R. Barra, D. Brunetti, A. Catalano, V. Girardi, G. Iovane, F. Lettieri, S. Marescotti, N. Pelaggi, G. Sica, S. Delcanale, B. Gorreri, C. Maini, F. Peri, E. Sani, M. Sisto, A. Sullam, G. Zanardi, G. Burgio, A. Bussotti, L. Caldini, L. Gianelli, N. Gianni, M. Giuntoli, M. Guarducci, A. Nastruzzi, R. Pacileo, R. Pirozzi, L. Pisani, M. Puliti, P. Rafanelli, P. Baron, F. Cocomazzi, G. Cominetti, G. Matera, G. Panizzo, D. Podrecca, I. Rupalti, P. Spagnul, L.I. Tonelli, O. Venturini, C. Nardo, F. Parazzini
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