Vol 12, No 4 (2011): Practical Diabetology
Research paper
Published online: 2011-12-01
The impact of health behaviours on the quality of life of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
Diabetologia Praktyczna 2011;12(4):142-150.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION. As a result of progressive aging of
the human population the incidence of chronic
diseases, including type 2 diabetes, is increasing. It
affects many aspects of human life which require
comprehensive medical and social care.
The aim of study: determining the impact of preferred
health behaviors affecting the quality of life of people
diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, as an exponent in
the return to optimal health.
MATERIAL AND METHODS. 81 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes treated at the Department of Internal Medicine and Nephrology at the Dr. Emil Warminski Multi-specialty Municipal Hospital, Independent Public Health Care Institution (SPZOZ) were examined. Questionnaire WHQOQL-BREF and the Health Behavior Inventory were used.
RESULTS. The patients’ health behaviours did not differ. The differentiation occurred in the quality of life issue, which was affected by their age, physical activity, the length of the disease and the financial situation. Health behaviors only partially affected the quality of life.
CONCLUSIONS. The results of the research may be important for maintaining optimal health and for the effectiveness of the training provided by qualified medical personnel. As a result of them the quality of life of diabetes can be significantly improved. (Diabet. Prakt. 2011; 12, 4: 142–150)
MATERIAL AND METHODS. 81 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes treated at the Department of Internal Medicine and Nephrology at the Dr. Emil Warminski Multi-specialty Municipal Hospital, Independent Public Health Care Institution (SPZOZ) were examined. Questionnaire WHQOQL-BREF and the Health Behavior Inventory were used.
RESULTS. The patients’ health behaviours did not differ. The differentiation occurred in the quality of life issue, which was affected by their age, physical activity, the length of the disease and the financial situation. Health behaviors only partially affected the quality of life.
CONCLUSIONS. The results of the research may be important for maintaining optimal health and for the effectiveness of the training provided by qualified medical personnel. As a result of them the quality of life of diabetes can be significantly improved. (Diabet. Prakt. 2011; 12, 4: 142–150)
Keywords: type 2 diabeteshealth behavioursquality of life