A Conceptual Model for Quality of Life Among People with Type 2 Diabetes in the Philippines.
Yonago Acta Med
; 62(1): 53-61, 2019 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30962745
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The increased prevalence of chronic diseases is a social issue in developing countries.METHODS:
To create a conceptual model representing the quality of life of low-income people with type 2 diabetes in the Philippines, 117 low-income adult participants in a public support group were studied, and the Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) scores on quality of life (QOL) were analyzed in terms of their relationships with the following factors basic attributes, physical factors (glycated hemoglobin level, complications, comorbidities, and symptoms), social factors (support, education, and financial status), and cognitive factors (knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and self-management behavior).RESULTS:
Based on correlation coefficients among variables and goodness-of-fit test results through a path analysis, 2 models representing causal relationships were created, both of which showed sufficient goodness-of-fit.CONCLUSION:
Glycated hemoglobin levels, knowledge of blood glucose levels, self-efficacy, and self-management behavior (exercise) influenced PCS scores, while age, glycated hemoglobin levels, neuropathy, knowledge of insulin, self-efficacy, and self-management behavior (exercise) influenced MCS scores. The influence of self-efficacy was prominent in both cases, providing an important insight for healthcare professionals to develop effective support methods.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Equity_inequality
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Patient_preference
Language:
En
Journal:
Yonago Acta Med
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Japan