Perception of quality of life among people with diabetes
- Author:
Cheah WL, Lee PY
;
Lim PY
;
Fatin Nabila AA
;
Luk KJ
;
Nur Irwana AT
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus, quality of life, primary health care, medications, SF-36
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2012;7(2):21-30
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects a patient’s quality of life. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the socio-demographic and disease profile factors associated with poor quality of life among patients with diabetes. The study was conducted at a
primary health care clinic in Kuching between August to November 2010. Short Form - 36 (SF - 36) questionnaire was used to assess the quality of life of diabetic patients
aged ≥ 18. A total of 142 respondents participated in the survey. After adjusting for age, those with no education scored lower at vitality (p=0.043) and emotional
health (p=0.033) compared with those who have tertiary education. Those working in the private sector scored better for physical functioning (p=0.042) compared with
pensioners and the unemployed. Patients with uncontrolled diabetes scored lower in the role-emotional domain (p=0.003). Participants who were on <3 (p=0.014) and
≥3 (p=0.024) oral medications had better score for role-physical than those on insulin.
Those on insulin had worse score for bodily pain than those on oral medication only (vs <3 oral drugs, p=0.026; vs ≥3 oral drugs, p=0.001). Various socio-demographic
factors, uncontrolled diabetes and insulin usage were found to have negative impact on a diabetic patient’s quality of life. Programmes addressing the physical and
emotional needs of diabetic patients at the primary health care setting are essential to help improve their quality of life.
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