Social Class Differentiation and Its Impact on Quality of Life Among Diabetic Patients

Authors

  • Rohin Rameswarapu Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh
  • Trupti N Bodhare Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh
  • Samir D Bele Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh
  • Sameer Valsangkar Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh

Keywords:

Diabetes, quality of life, social classification

Abstract

Social class is a significant modifier of quality of life in diabetic patients which we sought to measure in this study. A hospital based, cross sectional descriptive was conducted in diabetic patients using a semi structured questionnaire. A total of 103 diabetic patients consented and participated in the study. The sample consisted of 58 males and 45 females and most respondents had a duration of onset of diabetes between 1-5 years (47%). 68 (66%) of the respondents belonged to lower class, 27 (26%) to the middle class and 8 (8%) to the upper class. 92 (89.32%) of the respondents were using oral hypoglycemic agents and 11 (10.68%) used injectable insulin. Socioeconomic status was significant for the number of missed doses (P < 0.04). The mean scores for upper, middle and lower class on the items of financial burden were 3.99 ± 0.906, 3.37 ± 1.079, 3.00 ± 0.756, for general health were 3.49 ± 0.837, 2.96 ± 0.706, 2.63 ± 0.744 and for psychological distress were 3.56 ± 0.835, 2.70 ± 0.609 and 2.75 ± 0.707 respectively. Social class has a significant impact on quality of life and therapy compliance and measures to address this must be undertaken while providing comprehensive healthcare in diabetes for an optimal outcome.

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2011-12-31

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Rameswarapu R, Bodhare TN, Bele SD, Valsangkar S. Social Class Differentiation and Its Impact on Quality of Life Among Diabetic Patients. Natl J Community Med [Internet]. 2011 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Apr. 20];2(03):362-5. Available from: https://njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/1923

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