EVALUATION OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS USING D-39 QUESTIONNAIRE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Shashi Sharma Rijal1*
ABSTRACT
Background: Diabetes is a growing public health concern globally, with a significant rise in prevalence, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Nepal, the prevalence of diabetes has increased dramatically, leading to various physical, psychological, and social complications that directly impact the quality of life (QOL) of individuals. Objective: This study aims to assess the quality of life of diabetic individuals in Morang, Nepal, focusing on the physical, psychological, and social domains. It also seeks to identify factors associated with QOL, such as age, gender, and illness duration. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, with respondents selected through random sampling. The D-39 questionnaires were used to measure QOL across physical, psychological, and social domains. Statistical analysis was performed to determine significant associations between demographic factors and QOL scores. Results: The majority of respondents were male (58.7%), with age group mean.56.95 A significant association was found between age, duration of diabetes, presence of complication with quality of life (p<0.001). Only 47.7% of respondents reported a good quality of life with the highest mean score was observed in the energy and mobility domain (59.16±21.54). Conclusion: The study highlights the need for gender-specific interventions, improved healthcare access, and educational programs to address the gaps in knowledge and management of diabetes. Further research is needed to explore geographic and demographic variations in QOL among diabetic patients in Nepal.
Keywords: diabetic, patients visiting in OPD, quality of life.
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