Dimensions of the quality of life negatively affected in people living with Diabetes Mellitus

Objective: To evaluate the quality of life related to health of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus served by Primary Health. Methods: Descriptive transversal study performed with 50 diabetic patients. Data were collected through the application of a form for socioeconomic and clinical information...

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Published in:Revista de pesquisa, cuidado é fundamental cuidado é fundamental, 2019-01, Vol.11 (1), p.199-204
Main Authors: Alencar, Delmo de Carvalho, Filho, Patriotino Fontinele Lages, Neiva, Maria de Jesus Lopes Mousinho, Alencar, Ana Maria Parente Garcia, Moreira, Wanderson Carneiro, Ibiapina, Aline Raquel de Sousa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of daily living
Chronic illnesses
Diabetes
Disease management
Health psychology
Health surveys
Quality of life
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Summary:Objective: To evaluate the quality of life related to health of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus served by Primary Health. Methods: Descriptive transversal study performed with 50 diabetic patients. Data were collected through the application of a form for socioeconomic and clinical information and the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Data were expressed as absolute and relative frequencies and central tendency and dispersion steps. Results: The highest average of the SF-36 scores were found in the areas “Functional Capacity, Vitality and Social Aspects”, while the lowest were concentrated in areas “General State of Health and Physical Appearance.” Conclusion: The functionality of daily activities and perception of health were the main factors committed by the type 2 diabetes mellitus.
ISSN:2175-5361
DOI:10.9789/2175-5361.2019.v11i1.199-204