ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG DIABETIC PATIENTS OF DISTRICT SHAHEED BENAZIRABAD PAKISTAN.

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) has arrived at epidemic extents. Epidemic of diabetes is apparent as indicated by the World Health Organization (WHO), which is unequivocally identified with change of economy and lifestyle. Objective: To determine the quality of life among diabetic patients of District ShaheedBenazirabad Pakistan. Methods: Data was collected from 110 respondents with diabetes during July to December 2019 at Peoples Medical College Hospital District ShaheedBenazirabad Pakistan by using a well-designed questionnaire consisting of three sections, first was about socio-demographic characteristics (age, sex, marital status, education level, family history), second section was about disease profile (diabetes control/management/treatment and co-morbidities) and third section was about the quality of life (Social life, travelling, work, general/mental/emotional health, treatment satisfaction and symptom botherness). Data was analyzed through SPSS version 23.0 and Mann Whitney-U test was also applied. Results: The meanage of the patients was 52.45±19.57. The most prevalent diabetic co-morbidities were hypertension (56.4%), impotence (29.1%), hyperlipidemia (25.5%) ischemic heart disease (15.5%), neuropathy (12.7%) and cerebrovascular disease (11.8%). These diabetics reported lack of general health, treatment satisfaction and progressive symptoms with a median score of 16, 25 and 21 respectively compared to those responded positively in these domains but with no statistical significant difference (p=0.1000). Conclusion: These results have significance for health promotion in District ShaheedBenazirabad Pakistan. It was concluded that the Quality of life of diabetic patients in District ShaheedBenazirabad Pakistan was significantly poor to moderate. To promote quality of life, it is apparently necessary to prevent complications of diabetes and to manage the co-morbid conditions. Modifying medical interventions and designing educational programs for the patients can emerge as right steps for future direction.