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Relationship between Self-management and Quality of Life among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional, Correlational Study

Al Gamal, Ekhlas; Alnaser, Zahra; Mohammed, Isra; Kaliyaperumal, Logapriya; AL Qudah, Amal; Hyarat, Saba; Alawas, Haneen; Alrashed, Jawharah; Alhamad, Almaha; Long, Tony

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Authors

Ekhlas Al Gamal

Zahra Alnaser

Isra Mohammed

Logapriya Kaliyaperumal

Amal AL Qudah

Saba Hyarat

Haneen Alawas

Jawharah Alrashed

Almaha Alhamad



Abstract

Background
Diabetes is managed by prescribed medication and dietary measures to control blood sugar, but self-management is a vital aspect of this management. Self-management is a complex bio-psycho-social phenomenon, a crucial task in monitoring the negative consequences of the condition and enhancing quality of life.

Objective
This study aimed to examine the relationship between self-management and health-related quality of life among Saudi patients with diabetes.

Methods
A descriptive, cross-sectional, comparative study design was adopted. Self-reported questionnaires were administered to 87 Saudi patients with diabetes in 2021. Data were analysed using Pearson’s r and t-test.

Results
The total adherence mean of diabetes self-care activities was 2.84 (SD=1.83), which is considered inadequate. The mean score for the total health-related quality of life was 57.35 (SD=15.01), which is regarded as fair. Patients with higher physical and social quality of life reported more adherence to self-management activities. Older patients generally experienced poorer quality of life. Patients with higher body mass index reported statistically significantly more body pain. Male patients reported higher total quality of life and role functioning. Females reported more body pain than males.

Conclusion
Diabetic patients have particular challenges in controlling the disease. Nurses and other healthcare providers need to empower patients to engage in culturally appropriate self-management and physical exercise. The results reported here could be used to design a specific health promotion policy that addresses the promotion of physical exercise and self-management of diabetes care. These policies should consider cultural nuances and be tailored to different demographic groups.

Citation

Al Gamal, E., Alnaser, Z., Mohammed, I., Kaliyaperumal, L., AL Qudah, A., Hyarat, S., …Long, T. (2024). Relationship between Self-management and Quality of Life among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional, Correlational Study. #Journal not on list, https://doi.org/10.2174/0118744346309631240517111532

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 6, 2024
Publication Date Jun 4, 2024
Deposit Date Jun 7, 2024
Publicly Available Date Jun 10, 2024
Journal The Open Nursing Journal
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
DOI https://doi.org/10.2174/0118744346309631240517111532
Publisher URL https://www.benthamscience.com/