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ArticleJournal of diabetes research2018

Women with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Effect of Disease and Psychosocial-Related Correlates on Health-Related Quality of Life.

Syed Wasif Gillani, Irfan Altaf Ansari, Hisham A Zaghloul, Mohi Iqbal Mohammad Abdul, Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman, Mirza R Baig, Hassaan Anwar Rathore

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Syed Wasif GillaniCollege of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-4327-2068
Irfan Altaf AnsariDepartment of Pathology, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia.
Hisham A ZaghloulCollege of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia.
Mohi Iqbal Mohammad AbdulCollege of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia.
Syed Azhar Syed SulaimanSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia.
Mirza R BaigDubai Pharmacy College, Dubai, UAE.
Hassaan Anwar RathoreSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study is aimed at investigating the various disease-specific and health-related psychosocial concepts of HRQOL among insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) and understanding the gender differences in HRQOL among IDDM patients.

methodsA cross-sectional observational study was conducted to assess the effect of health-related and psychosocial correlates on HRQOL of IDDM patients in Penang, Malaysia. The participants were recruited from five governmental diabetic clinics. Patients with insulin use only, IDDM diagnosed at least 1 year earlier, were identified from clinical registers. The sample was then age stratified for 20-64 years, and severe complications (e.g., end-stage renal failure, hemodialysis, and liver cirrhosis) were excluded; a total of 1003 participants were enrolled in the study. Multivariate regression analysis was used to predict the response.

resultsA total of 853 (100%) participants were enrolled and completed the study. Women exhibited significantly higher/better mental health (

conclusionWomen exhibit extensive and significant patterns with health-related factors and diabetes-specific psychosocial factors (self-efficacy, social support, and DLC) to improve HRQOL. Also, women have significantly high reported distress levels and low social functioning compared to men.

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Social SupportAdultCross-Sectional StudiesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1FemaleHealth StatusHumansMaleMental HealthMiddle AgedQuality of LifeSex FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adult

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PMCPMC5960573

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