Health Quality of Life in Older Mexican Americans with Diabetes
Author Information
Author(s): Graham James E, Stoebner-May Diane G, Ostir Glenn V, Al Snih Soham, Peek M Kristen, Markides Kyriakos, Ottenbacher Kenneth J
Primary Institution: University of Texas Medical Branch
Hypothesis
The physical component of self-reported health related quality of life would demonstrate significant associations with diabetes.
Conclusion
Diabetes was associated with lower health related quality of life in older Mexican Americans, particularly in physical health measures.
Supporting Evidence
- Individuals with diabetes had significantly lower scores on the Physical Composite scale of the SF-36 compared to those without diabetes.
- The overall prevalence of self-reported diabetes in the sample was 31.2%.
- The study found no significant difference in mental health scores between those with and without diabetes.
Takeaway
Older Mexican Americans with diabetes feel less healthy than those without diabetes, especially when it comes to physical health.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study assessing health related quality of life differences between older Mexican Americans with and without diabetes using the SF-36.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may introduce bias if participants misreport their diabetes status.
Limitations
The study used cross-sectional data, limiting the ability to determine causation, and relied on self-reported diabetes which may lead to misclassification.
Participant Demographics
The sample was 59.6% female with a mean age of 78.3 years; 31.2% reported having diabetes.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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