Impact of Diabetes on Quality of Life of Patient with Diabetes in West Tripura

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 02 | Page : 17 28
    By

    Debi Chakrabarti,

  • Unmona Borguhain,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Agartala Government Nursing College, Tripura, India
  2. Principal, Department of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Assam, India

Abstract

Throughout the new millennium, diabetes mellitus is on the rise everywhere. According to IDF, the prevalence of diabetes in worldwide was 537 million in 2021; this number is anticipated to climb to 643 million by 2030 if no effective preventative measures are introduced. According to an IDF research, one in three households has diabetic patients, and one in seven adult diabetics worldwide lives in India. India’s percentages were 9.3% in 2018, 9.6% in 2022, and is expected to be 10.4% by 2030, according to projections. The purpose of the project is to evaluate how diabetes affects the quality of life for diabetic patients in West Tripura. Descriptive survey design and a quantitative methodology were used in the study process. The study was conducted in two privately operated medical clinics located in West Tripura. A multistage, non-probability purposive sampling method was employed to select the participants, resulting in a total sample size of 50 individuals. Interviews were used to gather data. The patient with diabetes had their quality of life evaluated using the WHO-QOL BREF Scale. Ethics are taken into account at every stage of the research process. The WHO-QOL-BREF is a standardized instrument with a Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient of 0.89. The study’s conclusions demonstrate that both males and females are equally impacted, with only 16% of the samples falling into the 25–40 year age range. In terms of employment, 40% of the samples are unemployed, while 26% of the samples fall into the low income category, which is defined as having a monthly income of less than Rs. 10,000. In terms of marital status, just 10% of the samples are widowed, whereas 70% of the samples are married. Just 38% of the samples belong to a mixed family, while 62% of the samples are part of a nuclear family. Majority of the samples (68%) have a family history of diabetes. 52% of the samples had no prior experience with diabetes. 50% of the samples have no other illnesses, while 42% of the samples have a history of hypertension. 56% of the samples have normal BMI, 70% of the samples are non-vegetarian. 60% of the samples have habits of doing regular exercises. The findings indicate that just 8 (16%) of the 50 participants had a very good quality of life, compared to 22 (44%) who had a fair quality of life and 20 (40%) who had a bad quality of life. Diabetes patients’ quality of life is significantly correlated with their monthly income and employment status, and habits of doing regular exercises, however, there is no significant relationship with other demographic variables. This study has implications for various areas of the nursing field, including clinical practice, education, administration, and research. Further research in other domains is necessary to thoroughly examine the results and implement additional awareness campaigns aimed at enhancing the quality of life for those with diabetes. According to the study’s findings, people with diabetes mellitus require intensive care and effective techniques to manage their glucose metabolism and maintain good health.

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, quality of life, WHOQOL-BREF Scale, west Tripura, physical exercise

[This article belongs to Journal of Nursing Science & Practice ]

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Debi Chakrabarti, Unmona Borguhain. Impact of Diabetes on Quality of Life of Patient with Diabetes in West Tripura. Journal of Nursing Science & Practice. 2025; 15(02):17-28.
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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 15
Issue 02
Received 10/04/2025
Accepted 19/06/2025
Published 30/06/2025
Publication Time 81 Days
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