THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OBESE MILITARY PERSONNEL USING THE SF-36 QUESTIONNAIRE

Authors

  • Jamshid Kutliev
  • Nizom Ermatov

Keywords:

Quality of Life; Obesity; Military Personnel; SF-36 Questionnaire; Physical Health; Mental Health; Health Interventions; Military Units.

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) of obese military personnel using the SF-36 questionnaire. A total of 228 participants from diverse military units, including combat, medical, and educational institutions, were assessed across eight health domains. Results revealed significant disparities in QoL scores between obese and non-obese personnel. Combat units exhibited the highest physical (54.3±1.8) and mental (56.2±1.9) health scores, while communication units and educational institutions scored lower. Obese personnel demonstrated notably reduced physical (44.2±1.3) and mental (49.4±1.6) well-being. The findings emphasize the need for targeted health interventions to address obesity-related challenges in military populations.

Author Biographies

Jamshid Kutliev

Head of the Department of military epidemiology and biosafety Military Medical Academy of the Armed Forces, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

E-mail: qkhta_uz@mil.uz

Nizom Ermatov

Head of the Department of Hygiene of Children, Adolescents and Nutrition of the Tashkent Medical Academy, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

E-mail: tta2005@mail.ru

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Published

2025-03-18

How to Cite

Jamshid Kutliev, & Nizom Ermatov. (2025). THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OBESE MILITARY PERSONNEL USING THE SF-36 QUESTIONNAIRE. Central Asian Journal of Medicine, (2), 42-48. Retrieved from https://mail.journals.tma.uz/index.php/cajm/article/view/1038

Issue

No. 2 (2025): CAJM

Section

Articles