Bekana Fekecha
College of Public Health and Medical Sciences,
Ethiopia
Research Article
Health Related Quality of Life And its Associated Factors Among Diabetic Patients Attending Diabetes Clinic in Jimma University Teaching Hospital, Ethiopia,2014
Author(s): Mohammed Muze, Endalew Hailu, Kifle Woldemichael and Bekana FekechaMohammed Muze, Endalew Hailu, Kifle Woldemichael and Bekana Fekecha
Background: Diabetes mellitus is likely to become one of the most prevalent and economically important diseases of the 21st century. Diabetes mellitus, like any chronic medical condition, impacts on quality of life.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess quality of life and associated factors among diabetic patients having follow-up in diabetes clinic in Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Jimma ,south west Ethiopia.
Methods: Institution based cross sectional study was conducted from February-May, 2014. Consecutive sampling technique was used to select 356 participants. Data collection technique was interview; review of medical records and the mean fasting blood sugar was used as index of glycemic control.
Results: A total of 341 respondents participated in the study and the re.. View More»
