scholarly journals The Big-Five Personality Traits and Quality of Life in Elderly Malaysian Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-68
Author(s):  
Luke Sy-Cherng Woon ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Big Five ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

While diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent in the elderly population with significant impact on quality of life (QOL), we yet to know much about how personality traits affect QOL in this patient population. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre with the aim to determine the relationship between personality traits and QOL among the elderly (aged ≥60 years) with diabetes mellitus. Sociodemographic and clinical information were obtained. QOL was assessed using the WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOLBREF) questionnaire and personality traits were assessed using the Big Five Inventory (BFI) questionnaire. Depression and anxiety were measured with Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale, respectively, and controlled for in all analyses. There were in total 170 study participants (median age=69.0 years; IQR: 65.0-73.0; 51.2% male). In stepwise linear regression models, higher conscientiousness scores (β=0.156; P=0.044) and lower neuroticism scores (β=-0.176; P=0.028) were associated with greater QOL in the physical health domain. Higher extraversion scores (β=0.209; P=0.001) and higher conscientiousness scores (β=0.248; P<0.001) were associated with greater QOL in the psychological health domain. Higher agreeableness scores (β=0.286; P<0.001) were associated with greater QOL in the social relationship domain. Finally, higher agreeableness scores (β=0.327; P<0.001) and lower neuroticism scores (β=-0.223; P=0.001) were associated with greater QOL in the environment domain. Personality traits were closely associated with all domains of QOL among elderly patients with diabetes mellitus. Premorbid personality may have important role in moderating the impact of diabetes mellitus on the lives of elderly patients.

scholarly journals The Big-Five personality traits and quality of life in elderly Malaysian patients with diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luke Sy-Cherng Woon ◽  
Paula Junggar Gosse ◽  
Emily Samantha Kaunismaa ◽  
Roslyn Laurie Mainland ◽  
Arun Ravindran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent in the elderly population, with a significant impact on quality of life. This study aimed to explore the relationship between personality traits and quality of life in an elderly population with diabetes. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center. Outpatients above 60 years old with a diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus were recruited. Sociodemographic and clinical information were obtained. Quality of life was assessed using the WHO Quality of Life-BREF questionnaire and personality traits were assessed using the Big Five Inventory questionnaire. Depression and anxiety were measured with Beck Depression Inventory and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale respectively and controlled for in statistical analyses. Results: There were 170 study participants (median age=69.0 years; IQR: 65.0-73.0; 51.2% male). In stepwise linear regression models, higher conscientiousness scores (β=0.156; p=0.044) and lower neuroticism scores (β=-0.176; p=0.028) were associated with greater quality of life in the physical health domain. Higher extraversion scores (β=0.209; p=0.001) and higher conscientiousness scores (β=0.248; p<0.001) were associated with greater quality of life in the psychological health domain. Higher agreeableness scores (β=0.286; p<0.001) were associated with greater quality of life in the social relationship domain. Finally, higher agreeableness scores (β=0.327; p<0.001) and lower neuroticism scores (β=-0.223; p=0.001) were associated with greater quality of life in the environment domain. Conclusions: Personality traits were closely associated with all domains of quality of life among elderly patients with diabetes mellitus. Premorbid personality may have important role in moderating the impact of diabetes mellitus on the lives of elderly patients.

scholarly journals Impact of Comorbid Chronic Conditions to Quality of Life among Elderly Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Vietnam

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huong Nguyen ◽  
Tung Tran ◽  
Cuong Nguyen ◽  
Tung Tran ◽  
Bach Tran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tobit Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Diseases ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Physical Functions

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major cause of disease burden in the elderly population. This study aimed to measure the quality of life (QOL) among patients with T2DM and the associations between co-morbidities and QOL. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 194 patients with T2DM. The minimal clinically important difference (MCID) scores were used to indicate the clinically meaningful differences of comorbidities on quality of life. A Tobit regression was employed to find relationships between QOL and comorbidities. The mean scores of QOL domains were 50.8 (SD = 13.2) in physical, 62.4 (SD = 11.5) in psychological, 52.3 (SD = 10.2) in social relationship, and 64.3 (SD = 10.1) in environmental. Digestive and neuropsychiatric diseases had the strongest negative associations with physical QOL of patients. Neuropsychiatric diseases also had the biggest effect on psychological and environmental QOL. Meanwhile, in the social domain, respiratory diseases had the greatest effect. In conclusion, patients with T2DM struggled to perform physical functions. In addition, comorbidities significantly reduced the QOL of T2DM patients.

scholarly journals Pola Penyakit Degeneratif, Tingkat Kepuasan Kesehatan dan Kualitas Hidup pada Lansia (Lanjut Usia) di Kota Medan

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliandi Harahap ◽  
Lita Sri Andayani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Degenerative Disease ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consecutive Sampling

Jumlah penduduk usia diatas 60 tahun diperkirakan akan terus meningkat, pada tahun 2025 diperkirakan mencapai jumlah 36 juta. Peningkatan populasi lansia ini diikuti oleh peningkatan risiko untuk menderita penyakit degeneratif yang dapat mempengaruhi status kesehatan dan kualitas hidup lansia. Penelitian cross sectional study pada 100 orang lansia yang diambil dengan teknik consecutive sampling ini, untuk menilai pola penyakit degeneratif melalui pemeriksaan skrining dan menilai tingkat kepuasan serta kualitas hidup lansia berdasarkan kuesioner kualitas hidup WHO WHOQoL-BREF. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Posyandu Lansia di Kecamatan Medan Amplas. Penyakit yang dijumpai pada lansia menunjukkan lansia mengalami hipertensi sebanyak 69%, hipercholesterolemia 55%, diabetes mellitus 20%, hiperurisemia 20% dan proteinuria 13%. Di masa usia lanjut ini berbagai penyakit dapat mengenai lansia, 16% lansia mengidap paling sedikit 3 jenis penyakit, 31% lansia mengidap 2 jenis penyakit dan 33% lansia yang hanya terkena 1 jenis penyakit. Meskipun demikian, tingkat kepuasan mereka terhadap kesehatannya cukup baik, dimana hanya 21% yang menyatakan kurang puas dengan kesehatannya. Penilaian kualitas hidup secara umum, 63% lansia menyatakan kualitas hidupnya biasa-biasa saja, 28% lansia merasa kualitas hidupnya baik dan hanya 8% yang menyatakan kualitas hidupnya buruk. Umumnya lansia mengalami hipercholeterolemia dan hipertensi, dan paling sedikit rata-rata lansia mengidap 2-3 jenis penyakit degeneratif, meskipun demikian mayoritas lansia menyatakan kualitas hidupnya relatif baik. Kelompok lansia merupakan kelompok yang berisiko untuk mengalami penyakit degeneratif. Untuk itu diperlukan upaya promotif dan preventif untuk meningkatkan kesadaran lansia dalam mengantisipasi penyakit tersebut. The number of people aged over 60 years is projected to grow and estimated to reach 36 million in 2025. The increase in the elderly population is associated with the increase of risk of suffering from degenerative disease that can affect the health status and quality of life of the elderly. A cross-sectional study of 100 elderly was taken with consecutive sampling technique to assess the patterns of degenerative disease through screening examinations, the level of satisfaction, and quality of life of the elderly based on WHO WHOQoL-BREF quality of life questionnaire. This research was conducted at the Elderly Posyandu (Integrated Health Service Post) in Medan Amplas sub-district. The results showed that 69% of the elderly suffered from hypertension, 55% suffered from hyperlipidemia, 20% suffered from diabetes mellitus, 20%  suffered from hyperuricemia, and 13% suffered from proteinuria. In this advanced age various diseases can affect the elderly, 16% of the elderly suffered from at least 3 types of diseases, 31% of the elderly suffered from 2 types of diseases and 33% of the elderly only suffered from one disease. Nevertheless, their levels of satisfaction with their health were quite good. 21% of the elderly were not satisfied with their health. The assessment of quality of life in general showed that 63% of the elderly stated that their quality of life was mediocre, 28% of the elderly felt that their quality of life was good and only 8% stated that their quality of life was poor. Generally, elderly suffered from hyperlipidemia and hypertension, and the elderly suffered from at least 2-3 types of degenerative joint diseases. However, the majority of elderly stated that their quality of life was relatively good. Because elderly has a high risk of degenerative diseases,it is imperative that  promotive and preventive programs be established to increase the awareness of disease occurence.

PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

scholarly journals Quality of life among adult patients living with diabetes in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study in outpatient clinics

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. e043997
Author(s):  
Charilaos Lygidakis ◽  
Jean Paul Uwizihiwe ◽  
Michela Bia ◽  
Francois Uwinkindi ◽  
Per Kallestrup ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetes Control ◽  
Outpatient Clinics ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Burden

ObjectivesTo report on the disease-related quality of life of patients living with diabetes mellitus in Rwanda and identify its predictors.DesignCross-sectional study, part of the baseline assessment of a cluster-randomised controlled trial.SettingOutpatient clinics for non-communicable diseases of nine hospitals across Rwanda.ParticipantsBetween January and August 2019, 206 patients were recruited as part of the clinical trial. Eligible participants were those aged 21–80 years and with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus for at least 6 months. Illiterate patients, those with severe hearing or visual impairments, those with severe mental health conditions, terminally ill, and those pregnant or in the postpartum period were excludedPrimary and secondary outcome measuresDisease-specific quality of life was measured with the Kinyarwanda version of the Diabetes-39 (D-39) questionnaire. A glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test was performed on all patients. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected, including medical history, disease-related complications and comorbidities.ResultsThe worst affected dimensions of the D-39 were ‘anxiety and worry’ (mean=51.63, SD=25.51), ‘sexual functioning’ (mean=44.58, SD=37.02), and ‘energy and mobility’ (mean=42.71, SD=20.69). Duration of the disease and HbA1c values were not correlated with any of the D-39 dimensions. A moderating effect was identified between use of insulin and achieving a target HbA1c of 7% in the ‘diabetes control’ scale. The most frequent comorbidity was hypertension (49.0% of participants), which had a greater negative effect on the ‘diabetes control’ and ‘social burden’ scales in women. Higher education was a predictor of less impact on the ‘social burden’ and ‘energy and mobility’ scales.ConclusionsSeveral variables were identified as predictors for the five dimensions of quality of life that were studied, providing opportunities for tailored preventive programmes. Further prospective studies are needed to determine causal relationships.Trial registration numberNCT03376607.

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