Sociodemographic factors associated with the quality of work life of adults with physical disabilities.

Background: The quality of work life (QWL) of individuals with physical disabilities is not satisfactory.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between sociodemographic factors and QWL among individuals with physical disabilities.

Methods: Cross-sectional study with quantitative approach conducted in 2014 at two institutions that help individuals with disabilities find jobs.

Risk factors associated with treatment abandonment by overweight or obese children and adolescents.

Objective: To evaluate the risk factors associated with treatment abandonment by overweight or obese children and adolescents.

Methods: A cross-sectional study, conducted in 2011, at the Childhood Obesity Center, in Campina Grande, Brazil, with the records of 208 children and adolescents, between three and 18 years of age, divided into two groups: Group I included those who abandoned treatment, and Group II included those who did not abandon treatment.

Results: Non-adherence was significantly associated with higher income (OR=5.

Quality of life of caregivers of octogenarians: a study using the WHOQOL-BREF.

Objective: To evaluate the quality of life of octogenarians and to identify the domains related to quality of life and health.

Methodology: A cross-sectional, quantitative study conducted in 2010 in the Family Health Units of Campina Grande/PB, Brazil. The study sample consisted of 52 subjects that met the eligibility criteria of: 18 years or older, being a lay caregiver of octogenarians, and having no apparent cognitive problem.