Weight Impact on Quality of Life Scale – Lite Version – Chinese Version

Description

The Impact of Weight on Quality of Life – Lite Version (IWQOL-Lite) consists of 31 multiple-choice questions that assess the impact of weight on patients across five areas. It includes 11 questions about physical functioning, 7 about self-esteem, 4 about sexual life, 5 about public pressure, and 4 about work or daily activities. Each question is scored as follows: “A. 从未这样” (1 point); “B. 很少这样” (2 points); “C. 有时这样” (3 points); “D. 经常这样” (4 points); “E. 一直这样” (5 points). The total score ranges from 31 to 105, with higher scores indicating lower quality of life.

Authors and Contact Email

王丽华.艾灸结合生活方式干预治疗腹型肥胖的临床及代谢机制的研究[D].湖北中医药大学,2023.DOI:10.27134/d.cnki.ghbzc.2023.000499.
塔金鸿.腹十穴埋线法治疗单纯性肥胖的临床疗效观察[D].长春中医药大学,2023.DOI:10.26980/d.cnki.gcczc.2023.000084.
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Purpose

The purpose of the IWQOL-Lite is to evaluate the impact of weight on various aspects of life quality in patients.

Test Year

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Administration Method and Scoring

The IWQOL-Lite is administered through self-reported questionnaires where respondents select the option that best represents their situation over the past week. The scoring method assigns points based on the frequency of each experience.

Reliability and Validity

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Factors and Subscales

– 生理机能 (Physical Functioning)
– 自尊 (Self-Esteem)
– 性生活 (Sexual Life)
– 公共压力 (Public Pressure)
– 工作或日常劳作 (Work or Daily Activities)

Keywords

Quality of Life, Obesity, Self-esteem, Physical Function, Sexual Health.

Items in Chinese

1. 我的体重使我在捡起物品时感到困难。
2. 我的体重使我在绑鞋带时感到困难。
3. 我的体重使我从椅子上起来有困难。
4. 我的体重使我爬楼梯有困难。
5. 我的体重使我穿、脱衣服有困难。
6. 我的体重使我在活动时有困难。
7. 我的体重使我双腿交叉有困难。
8. 仅仅是轻微的费力活动，我就感到呼吸急促。
9. 疼痛或僵硬之关节是我的困扰。
10. 到了晚上，我的踝关节及下肢就会肿胀。
11. 我担忧我自己的健康。
12. 因为我的体重，我特别注意我自己。
13. 我的体重使我的自尊无法和常人一样。
14. 我的体重使我对自我感到不确定。
15. 我的体重使我不喜欢自己。
16. 我的体重使我害怕被拒绝。
17. 我的体重使我避免照镜子或看到照片中自己的样子。
18. 我的体重使我在公众场合露脸感到困窘。
19. 我的体重使我无法享受性生活。
20. 我的体重使我少有或几乎没有性欲望。
21. 我的体重使我在性方面之表现有困难。
22. 我的体重使我尽可能避免会发生性行为的情境。
23. 我的体重使我经验到戏弄、嘲笑或不必要的注意。
24. 我的体重使我很担心公共场所（如戏院、餐厅、车子、飞机等）的座椅是否合适我。
25. 我的体重使我担心自己是否能通过狭长通道、或十字旋转门。
26. 我的体重使我担心是否能找到一张够坚固，以承担我体重的椅子。
27. 我的体重使我体验到他人之差别待遇。
28. 我的体重使我在完成事情或达成我的职责有困难。
29. 我的体重使我的生产力少于应有的程度。
30. 我的体重使我在工作上无法得到适当的加薪、升值、或认同。
31. 我的体重使我在面临工作面试时，感到害怕。

Items in English

1. My weight makes it difficult for me to pick up items.
2. My weight makes it difficult for me to tie my shoelaces.
3. My weight makes it difficult for me to get up from a chair.
4. My weight makes it difficult for me to climb stairs.
5. My weight makes it difficult for me to put on or take off clothes.
6. My weight makes it difficult for me to be active.
7. My weight makes it difficult for me to cross my legs.
8. I feel out of breath from only mild exertion.
9. Pain or stiffness in my joints is my concern.
10. At night, my ankles and legs swell.
11. I worry about my health.
12. I pay special attention to myself because of my weight.
13. My weight affects my self-esteem compared to others.
14. My weight makes me feel uncertain about myself.
15. I dislike myself because of my weight.
16. I fear rejection because of my weight.
17. I avoid looking in the mirror or seeing my reflection in photos because of my weight.
18. My weight makes me feel embarrassed about appearing in public.
19. My weight prevents me from enjoying my sex life.
20. My weight diminishes or almost eliminates my sexual desire.
21. My weight makes it difficult for me to perform sexually.
22. My weight makes me avoid situations where sexual activity may occur.
23. My weight subjects me to teasing, mockery, or unwanted attention.
24. I worry whether public seating (such as in theaters, restaurants, cars, airplanes, etc.) will accommodate me.
25. I worry whether I can fit through narrow passages or revolving doors.
26. I worry about whether I can find a sturdy chair that can support my weight.
27. My weight subjects me to differential treatment from others.
28. My weight makes it difficult for me to complete tasks or fulfill my responsibilities.
29. My weight decreases my productivity below what it should be.
30. My weight prevents me from receiving proper raises, promotions, or recognition at work.
31. My weight makes me afraid when facing job interviews.

References

王丽华.艾灸结合生活方式干预治疗腹型肥胖的临床及代谢机制的研究[D].湖北中医药大学,2023.DOI:10.27134/d.cnki.ghbzc.2023.000499.
塔金鸿.腹十穴埋线法治疗单纯性肥胖的临床疗效观察[D].长春中医药大学,2023.DOI:10.26980/d.cnki.gcczc.2023.000084.