Life satisfaction, self esteem and mental health in a sample of diabetic out-patients attending a Nigerian tertiary health institution
Journal Title: The Journal of Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, can impact multiple aspects of quality of life in an individual. Patients suffering from diabetes are usually at risk of low self-esteem, less life satisfaction, increased prevalence of poor mental health and other physical diseases, while improvement in quality of life had positive effects on diabetes self esteem, life satisfaction and positive mental health. The satisfaction with life scale (SWLS), the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (SES) and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), were used to assess life satisfaction, self esteem and mental health among 550 diabetic out-patients. Result revealed various levels of life satisfaction, self esteem and mental health among the respondents.
Authors and Affiliations
Friday E. Okwaraji, Godwin C. Onyebueke, Callista U. Nduanya, Emeka N. Nwokpoku
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- DOI 10.31254/jmr.2017.3207
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