The Impact of Chronic Illness on Quality of Life
A Cross-sectional Study among Pakistani Patients with Diabetes
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Diabetes mellitus, quality of life, WHOQOL-BREF, chronic illness, Pakistan, psychosocial impactAbstract
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic illness that profoundly impacts patients’ physical, psychological, social, and environmental well-being. This study aimed to assess the "Quality of Life" (QoL) among Pakistani patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over a 6-month period from July to December 2022 at the Divisional Headquarter Teaching Hospital (DHQ), Kohat, Pakistan. A total of 173 patients with type 2 diabetes were recruited using non-probability convenience sampling. The WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, translated into Urdu and administered through face-to-face interviews, was used to assess QoL. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, applying t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square tests, with a p-value < 0.05 considered statistically significant.
Results: The mean age of participants was 52.6 ± 10.8 years; 93 (53.8%) were female. Diabetes-related complications were present in 99 (57.2%) participants, with neuropathy being the most prevalent (n=59; 34.1%). QoL scores were significantly lower in patients with complications across all domains. The psychological domain was the most negatively affected, especially among women (p = 0.02). Lower income and education levels were associated with reduced scores in physical and environmental domains.
Conclusion: Diabetes substantially impairs the QoL of patients, particularly in those with complications and women. The findings highlight the importance of integrating psychosocial support and socioeconomic considerations into diabetes care strategies in Pakistan.
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