Quality of life and family: FCW-I

Presented by Christie Deepika Haridas

contents
Concept

of quality of life of quality of life

Indicators Family

and Millennium goals

Concept of quality of Life

Philosophical a.

background (Brock, 1993)

First approach Characteristics of good life that are dictated by normative ideals based on a religious, philosophical or other systems.

E.g.. Belief that good life must include helping others because it is dictated by our religious principles.

Concept of quality of Life

a.

Second approachDefinition of good life on the basis of satisfaction of preferences.

E.g.- Within the constraints of resources they possess, people will select those things which will most enhance their quality of life. - Quality of life of a society is based on whether the citizens can obtain the things they desire.

Concept of quality of Life

Third

approach In terms of experience of individual E.g.- if a person experiences her life to be good and desirable, it is assumed to be so. - feelings of joy, pleasure, contentment, life satisfaction are important factors

Concept of quality of Life

Quality

of life as individuals perception of

their position in life in the context of the

culture and value systems in which they

live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns.

Concept of quality of Life

It

is a broad ranging concept affected in

a complex way by the persons physical health, psychological state, level of

independence, social relationships,

personal beliefs and their relationship to the salient features of their environment.

domain 1. Physical health

Facets in the domain Energy and fatigue Pain and discomfort Sleep and rest Bodily image and appearance Negative feelings Positive feelings Self esteem Thinking, learning, memory and concentration Mobility Activities of daily living Dependence on medical substance and medical aid Work capacity

2. Psychological health

3. Level of independence

Domain 4. Social relationships

9 Facets in the domain

Personal relationship Social support Sexual activity

5. Environment

Financial resources Freedom, physical safety and security Health and social care: accessibility and quality Home environment Opportunity for acquiring new information and Skills Participation in and opportunities for recreation/ leisure/ physical environment/ (pollution, noise, traffic, climate) transport
Religion/ spirituality/ personal belief

6. Spirituality and religion and personal belief

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Family and Millennium goals

The

Millennium development Goals set in 2000 was a milestone in international development. It has inspired developmental progress in improving the lives of hundreds of million of people around the world. The goals aim to be attained by 2015.

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The Millennium development Goals

8 major goals in the declaration Progress towards the 8 millennium development goals is measures through 21 targets and60 official indicators

Goal 1:

Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

Goal 2:

Achieve universal primary education

Goal 3:

Promote gender equality and empower women

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The Millennium development Goals

Goal 4: Goal 5: Goal 6: Goal 7: Goal 8:

Reduce child mortality

Improve maternal health

Combat HIV/AIDS malaria and other diseases

Ensure environmental stability and sustainability

Develop a global partnership for development

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We must not fail the billions who look to the

international community to fulfil the promise of the

millennium declaration for a better world. Let us keep the promise.

- UN secretary General
Ban-Ki Moon

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Thank you

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References
MDG

Report 2010, Published by the united nations department of economic ad social affairs (DESA)- June 2010 World health organization (1992) Report of the meeting for the training of WHOQOL focus group moderators. Geneva WHO Australian Bureau of Statistics (2001) Measuring well being.