ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Psychological Distress and Health-Related Quality of Life in Romanian Adults with Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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backgroundPsychological distress is increasingly recognized as an important determinant of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adults with diabetes mellitus (DM). However, data quantifying this burden in Eastern European populations remains limited.
objectivesThis study aimed to assess psychological distress-defined as anxiety, depressive symptoms, or perceived stress-and HRQoL among Romanian adults with DM compared with healthy controls, and to explore potential differences between diabetes subtypes.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted, including 400 adults (201 with DM and 199 healthy controls). Psychological distress was evaluated using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-Y1, STAI-Y2), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Holmes-Rahe Stress Scale, while HRQoL was assessed using the EQ-5D Visual Analogue Scale. Group comparisons were performed using appropriate parametric or non-parametric tests, with additional multivariable analyses adjusting for age, sex, and body mass index.
resultsAdults with diabetes exhibited significantly higher levels of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and perceived stress, and lower HRQoL, compared with controls (all
conclusionsPsychological distress is highly prevalent among Romanian adults with DM and is associated with poorer self-perceived health-related quality of life. The results support the relevance of incorporating systematic psychosocial assessment into routine diabetes care.
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