ArticleQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2021
Quality of life of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate-Palestine: a part of the Palestinian diabetes complications and control study (PDCCS).
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Abstract
purposeType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a considerable impact on physical health as well as on emotional and social wellbeing. This study aimed to investigate the quality of life and its associated factors among Palestinians with T2DM.
methodsA cross-sectional study including 517 patients (68% female) was conducted in eleven primary health care clinics located in Ramallah and al-Bireh governorate of the West Bank. To assess socio-demographic data, risk factors and diabetes control, interviews, physical examinations, anthropometric measurements, and blood and urine tests were performed. The validated Arabic version of the Audit of Diabetes-Dependent Quality of Life (ADDQoL) questionnaire was carried out on all patients to measure Quality of Life (QoL). A multivariable regression analysis was performed.
resultsThe average weighted impact (AWI) score was -3.38 (95% CI: -3.55 to -3.21, range: -9.00 to 0.12). This indicates that diabetes was perceived as having a considerable negative impact on the quality of life. The life domains 'freedom to eat', 'physical activities', and 'work-life' were the most negatively impacted. Males and individuals living with diabetes for a prolonged time were associated with a more significant negative impact on quality of life.
conclusionThe study showed that diabetes generally had a negative impact on QoL and identified the demand for diabetes management programs tailored to patient needs and different patient groups, as well as health policies that put patients in the center of diabetes care.
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