Related quality of life health of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of life related to the health of people with diabetes mellitus type 2. It was a cross-sectional research conducted with 100 diabetics. Data collection was conducted during March and April 2012 with two teams of the Family Health Strategy in Picos, PI, Brazil through individual interviews. A form containing socioeconomic, clinical and the Medical Outcomes Study 36 – Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). The average among the participants of the SF-36 ranged from 34.8 (physical aspects) to 72.0 (mental health). There was a statistically significant association between pain and functional capacity with sex, as well as functional capacity and emotional aspects with physical activity (p <0.05). It was concluded that the participants had a better quality of life in the assessment in the dimensions that comprise mental components.