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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025

Multidimensional Quality of Life Among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia.

Mohammad A Albanghali, Shaimaa A Abdalgeleel, Uthman Albakri, Soltan J Algamdi, Yasser M Kofiah, Abdulrahman A Alghamdi, Saleh Alghamdi, Amer A Alshehri, Norah A Alghamdi, Laila A Alghamdi and 4 more

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Mohammad A AlbanghaliDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al Baha 65779, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-4753-5411
Shaimaa A AbdalgeleelDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al Baha 65779, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-0994-7703
Uthman AlbakriDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al Baha 65779, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-6935-6780
Soltan J AlgamdiDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al Baha 65779, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0005-4834-4843
Yasser M KofiahDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Baha University, Al Baha 65779, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-1703-5763
Abdulrahman A AlghamdiPublic Health Administration, King Fahad Hospital, Ministry of Health, Al Baha 65779, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0008-3281-2640
Saleh AlghamdiDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Baha University, Al Baha 65779, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-7975-933X
Amer A AlshehriDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al Baha 65779, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0006-5050-7020
Norah A AlghamdiFaculty of Pharmacy, Al-Baha University, Al Baha 65779, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0003-1457-9885
Laila A AlghamdiDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al Baha 65779, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0006-0435-1790
Shatha A AlzahraniFaculty of Nursing, Al-Baha University, Al Baha 65779, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0008-2411-7867
Mashael M AlzahraniFaculty of Medicine, Al-Baha University, Al Baha 65779, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0008-3841-2875
Batol M AlbanghaliFaculty of Medicine, Al-Baha University, Al Baha 65779, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0002-2163-3598
Basim A OthmanDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al Baha 65779, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-7014-5414

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backgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) presents a significant and escalating public health burden in Saudi Arabia, adversely affecting various dimensions of patients' well-being. This study aimed to assess the multidimensional quality of life (QoL), also referred to as health-related quality of life (HRQoL) across financial, physical, psychological, and sexual domains among individuals with T2DM in Al Baha, Saudi Arabia, and to compare these outcomes with non-diabetic individuals.

methodsA cross-sectional analytical study was conducted between October 2023 and November 2024 using a structured, self-administered online questionnaire. A total of 948 adults participated, including 495 individuals diagnosed with T2DM and 453 non-diabetic controls. The instrument collected sociodemographic data, disease history, treatment modalities, comorbidities, and QoL indicators across four domains.

resultsDiabetic participants demonstrated significantly lower scores in psychological, physical, and sexual QoL domains compared to non-diabetics (

conclusionsT2DM is associated with impaired QoL across multiple domains. Targeted, multidimensional interventions are needed to address the physical, psychological, sexual, and financial challenges faced by diabetic individuals in this region.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Quality of LifeAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSaudi ArabiaSurveys and QuestionnairesAl BahacomorbiditydiabetesHRQoLphysicalpsychologicalsexual healthsocioeconomic

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