تعیین کننده های کیفیت زندگی در سالمندان دیابتی اردبیل ، ایران: بر اساس حیطه های مشکل ساز دیابت

عنوان انگليسی

Determinants of Quality of Life among Elderly Diabetic Patients in Ardabil, Iran: Based on Problem Areas in Diabetes

خلاصه انگلیسی

Background: Diabetes is a common disease in older people, which can affect their quality of life. The aim of this study was to explore the determinants of quality of life based on the problem areas in diabetes. Methods: This cross- sectional study was conducted in diabetes clinic in Ardabil, Iran. Three questionnaires were used: the problem areas in diabetes (PAID), short form health survey (SF-12), socio-demographic questionnaire. Total 250 elderly patients with type 2 diabetes in the only diabetes clinic in Ardabil, Iran, participated in this study by using census sampling method. The statistical analysis of the data included one-way ANOVA, t-test, correlation and multiple linear regressions. Results: The results of correlation coefficient revealed a negative relationship between treatment barriers, depression-related problems and psychological distress with dimensions of quality of life. In the final model of predictors of quality of life, age, number of chronic disease and kind of treatment were statistically significant predictors of the physical health dimension, and age and kind of treatment were statistically significant predictors of the mental health dimension of quality of life. Conclusion: Negative emotions related to diabetes (e.g. fear, anger, frustration) should be priorities of any intervention programs aimed at improving quality of life among elderly diabetic patients. Psychological problems should also be considered along with regular physician visits. Keywords: Quality of life, elderly, PAID, diabetes mellitus

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