Psychosocial functioning and health related quality of life in children, adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus in Congo.
Pediatr Diabetes
; 22(4): 675-682, 2021 06.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To describe the psychosocial functioning and assess the quality of life of children, adolescents and young adults with T1DM; and to identify the risk factors associated with the psychosocial experience and quality of life of these patients. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
A cross-sectional, descriptive study of children, adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes. Symptoms of anxiety and depression, and the quality of life were assessed using the Beck's Anxiety and Depression Scales and the pedsQL diabetes module score respectively.RESULTS:
A total of 74 patients were recruited. The mean age was 18 ± 4.1 years. Minimal symptoms of anxiety were noted in 51 (69%) patients, 23 (31%) had non-minimal symptoms of anxiety (mild14, moderate 5, severe 4). Symptoms of depression were absent in 43 (58.1%) patients and present in 31 (41.9%) patients (mild 19, moderate 12). The patients total score of quality of life was 65.4. Higher socioeconomic status (p = 0.03) was a protective factor against Symptoms of anxiety, while the age above 14 years (p = 0.01) was a risk factor for symptoms of depression. The quality of life was lower in patients from low socio-economic status (p = 0.01), those with poor glycemic control (p = 0.03), and when symptoms of depression were present (p = 0.02).CONCLUSIONS:
Patients with type 1 diabetes in Congo experienced a significant elevated symptoms of anxiety and depression, and a fairly good quality of life. These findings support recommendations for integrating psychosocial aspects in the management of these patients.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1
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Funcionamento Psicossocial
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Diabetes
Assunto da revista:
ENDOCRINOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Congo