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ArticlePloS one2024

The association between health literacy and quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study.

Walid Al-Qerem, Anan Jarab, Alaa Hammad, Judith Eberhardt, Fawaz Alasmari, Safa M Alkaee, Zein H Alsabaa, Mahmood Al-Ibadah

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Walid Al-QeremDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9831-7572
Anan JarabCollege of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Alaa HammadDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Judith EberhardtDepartment of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0745-178X
Fawaz AlasmariDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Safa M AlkaeeDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Zein H AlsabaaDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Petra University, Amman, Jordan.
Mahmood Al-IbadahDepartment of Medical Laboratory Techniques, College of Medical Technology, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, Iraq.

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backgroundHealth literacy-driven interventions in patients with type 2 diabetes have been found to play an important role in achieving glycemic control and enhancing diabetic self-management outcomes. The present study aimed to examine the role of health literacy as a predictor of quality of life among diabetic patients in Jordan.

methodsThis cross-sectional study enrolled 400 Type 2 diabetic patients visiting the endocrinology department at the outpatient clinic at Al Basheer Hospital in Amman, Jordan. The data were collected between 1st of August and 28th of December 2023, using the validated Jordanian Diabetic Health Literacy Questionnaire and the EuroQol-5D tool. A quantile regression analysis was conducted to explore the factors associated with health-related quality of life among the study participants.

resultThis study included 68.8% females, with a median age of 58 (50-64) years. The median EQ5-D index score was 0.66 (0.41-0.78). Findings from regression analysis indicated as patients' age increased, their quality of life scores significantly decreased (-0.004, 95%CI (-0.006, -0.001), p = 0.002). Additionally, higher JDHLQ scores were significantly associated with higher EQ5-D scores (0.012, 95% CI (0.006-0.018), p<0.001). Moreover, patients with only an elementary education had significantly lower EQ5-D scores compared to those with a postgraduate education (-0.106, 95%CI (-0.190, -0.023), p = 0.013).

conclusionThe findings of the present study emphasize the importance of including health literacy assessments and interventions in the diabetes care plans of patients in Jordan.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Health LiteracyQuality of LifeAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansJordanMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnaires

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