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THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND DEGREE OF RESISTANCE TO STRESS FACTORS IN THE POPULATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS ACCORDING TO CLINICAL AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES

Journal: Journal of the Grodno State Medical University (Vol.21, No. 6)

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Page : 563-568

Keywords : stress resistance; mental health; quality of life; physical component of health; mental component of health; stress factors;

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Abstract

Mental health of an individual is one of the priorities of healthcare. Positive dynamics in preventing the development of the disease and providing timely assistance in case of its presence helps to prevent a number of social and economic consequences. The aim of this study is to track the level of dependence of the quality of life on the degree of resistance to stress factors among the adult population of our country. Material and methods. A survey of 1200 respondents from six regions of the Republic of Belarus (regional centres, cities, villages) was conducted. The SF-36 questionnaire (The Short Form-36) and the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale were used. Data were processed using the Statistica 10.0 program. Conclusions. The assessed indicators of physical functioning, role-physical functioning, general health and physical health component are higher among those who live in large cities. Residents of rural areas have higher indicators of role-emotional functioning, mental health, vitality and mental health component.

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