Analysis of quality of life and its influencing factors in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Objective To understand the status and influencing factors of quality of life in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus(T1DM),so as to provide reference for taking effective intervention measures to improve the quality of life of them.Methods A total of 70 children and adolescents with T1DM who were hospitalized in the Department of En-docrinology of a national comprehensive three A-level hospital in Baise City from January 2020 to December 2023 were select-ed as research objects.The quality of life of the patients was evaluated by the diabetes-specific quality of life scale,and the factors affecting the quality of life of the patients were analyzed by univariate and multivariate analysis.Results The quality of life score of the 70 children and adolescents with T1DM was(79.19±12.29)points,which was at a moderate level.The results of multivariate linear regression analysis showed that different residences,whether an only child,the mode of insulin administration,the sense of stigma associated with the disease,and the ways of active and passive coping were independent factors affecting the quality of life of children and adolescents with T1DM(all P<0.05).Conclusion The quality of life of children and adolescents with T1DM is at a medium level,healthcare professionals can take active intervention measures to improve the quality of life of patients by addressing factors that affect their quality of life.
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