Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients in Gaza Refugee Camps
Author Information
Author(s): Eljedi Ashraf, Mikolajczyk Rafael T, Kraemer Alexander, Laaser Ulrich
Primary Institution: The Islamic University of Gaza
Hypothesis
How does diabetes affect health-related quality of life in refugee camps in the Gaza strip?
Conclusion
Diabetic patients living in refugee camps in the Gaza strip have a significantly reduced quality of life compared to non-diabetic controls.
Supporting Evidence
- Diabetic patients scored significantly lower in all WHOQOL-BREF domains compared to controls.
- The largest differences were observed in physical health and psychological domains.
- Women and older patients experienced a more severe impact on their quality of life.
Takeaway
People with diabetes living in refugee camps feel much worse than those without diabetes, especially women and older people.
Methodology
The study compared health-related quality of life between 197 diabetic patients and 197 matched controls using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire.
Potential Biases
Patients treated at UNRWA clinics may have worse health conditions than those receiving care from other providers.
Limitations
The sample may not represent all diabetic patients in the camps, and there may be underreporting of complications.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 197 diabetic patients and 197 controls, matched by age and gender, primarily from three refugee camps.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI for domain scores
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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