Does Type II Diabetics compromise QOL among Rural Elderly? A community Based Cross sectional study in Rural Bangalore
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 7
Abstract
Background: According to WHO, Population aging is happening very quickly.1WHO defines QOL as ‘Individual’s perception of their position in life in context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns’.3The objectives of present study were to find out prevalence of type 2 Diabetes among elderly, to assess Quality of life (QOL) and assess factors affecting QOL among elderly Type II Diabetics. Materials and methods: It is a community based cross sectional study carried in the field practice area of MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore for a period of 9 months .Sample size calculated was 230 and snowball technique was used. Data collected using semi structured questionnaire and QOL was assessed using WHO QOL OLD Questionnaire after informed consent. Data were entered in Microsoft excel and analyzed using SPSS v22. To compare between various groups, independent t test was applied. Results: Among 231 study participants, 122 (48.8%) belonged to 60-65 years age group, 126 (54.5%) were females, 130(56.3%) were illiterates and 119 (51.6%) were completely dependent financially on family members, 89(38.5%) were having Diabetes mellitus. Statistically significant difference was found in SAB(Sensory Abilities) and DAD(Dead and Dying) domain where Non-Diabetics had higher scores. Conclusion: Old age itself compromises QOL which is added with burden of Type II Diabetes among this age group.
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Pradeep Tarikere Satyanarayana, Suwarna Madhukumar
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- DOI 10.26727/NJRCM.2018.7.4.281-284
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