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Health related quality of life and its determinants among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: An exploratory study

Author(s) Ms. Keya Shaileshkumar Patel, Prof. Rinu Mathew
Country India
Abstract Abstract

Background
This study aimed to evaluate the health related quality of life (HRQoL) and its determinants among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus admitted in selected hospitals of Ahmedabad city with a view to develop informational booklet.
Materials and Methods
A quantitative, non-experimental descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted in selected hospitals of Ahmedabad city. A total of 100 type 2 diabetes mellitus patient were selected using non probability purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a five-point Likert’s rating scale and structured questionnaire. Content validity was established through expert opinion, and reliability of the tool was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha method. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, and mean ± standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Karl Pearson and Chi-square test).
Results
The findings revealed that the majority of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus exhibited low to high levels of health related quality of life, with none of the participants showing very low health related quality of life. The mean score was found to be 62.99 with a mean percentage of 44.99, indicating a low to moderate level of health related quality of life. The standard deviation was 24.13, reflecting variations in health related quality of life among the participants. Health-related quality of life was significantly associated with co-morbidity (ꭓ2 = 17.202, p = 0.028) and monthly family income (ꭓ2 = 19.411, p = 0.004). Furthermore, HRQoL was significantly negatively correlated with present diabetes complications, poor medication adherence, financial difficulty, lack of health insurance, inability to afford healthy food, reduced work capacity, poor family support, and diabetes-related anxiety and depression.
Conclusion
HRQoL among diabetic adults in Ahmedabad is heavily influenced by socio-economic factors, clinical complications, and psychological distress. To address a notable deficit in existing literature and clinical counselling, raising patient awareness regarding coping strategies is crucial. Consequently, an informational booklet on self-regulation was developed to actively support patients in optimizing and managing their daily quality of life.
Keywords Health related quality of life, Determinants, Adults, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hospitals
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-06-13
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2026.v07i03.6404
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