Health-related Quality of Life in Greek Type II Diabetic Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Angelos A Papadopoulos, Nick Kontodimopoulos, Aristidis Frydas, Emmanuel Ikonomakis, Dimitris Niakas
Primary Institution: Hellenic Open University
Hypothesis
What are the significant predictors of health-related quality of life in Greek Type II diabetic patients?
Conclusion
The study found that female gender, diabetic complications, and non-diabetic comorbidity significantly impair health-related quality of life in Greek Type II diabetic patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Diabetic complications negatively affect health-related quality of life.
- Female patients reported lower quality of life scores across all domains.
- Longer duration of diabetes is associated with worse quality of life.
- Comorbid conditions significantly impact health-related quality of life.
- Education level influences quality of life outcomes.
Takeaway
This study shows that diabetes can make people feel worse, especially if they have other health problems or are women.
Methodology
The study used the SF-36 health survey to measure quality of life and analyzed data using regression analyses.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reporting of health conditions.
Limitations
Self-reported data on chronic diseases may affect the results, as severity could not be ranked.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 52.8% females with a mean age of 70 years, mostly of low educational status.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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