Qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde dos indivíduos com diabetes mellitus atendidos por uma equipe de saúde da família do município de Uberaba, 2007 / Health-related quality of life of individuals with Diabetes mellitus seen by a Family Health Team of Uberaba city, 2007.

AUTOR(ES)
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2008

RESUMO

Nowadays, it can be observed an increase of incidence and prevalence of chronic conditions, as diabetes mellitus (DM). Studies show its negative impact on the Quality of Life (QV) of individuals, whereas the alterations in lifestyle imposed by its condition can compromise some relevant aspects of life such as: family life, functional capacity, physical and emotional aspects, vitality, among others. Knowing the impact of diabetes melltius on each of these aspects makes it possible to plan and implement nursing actions towards the prevention strategies, promotion and recovery of health, leading to improved quality of life (QV). OBJECTIVES: To describe the profile of individuals with diabetes mellitus seen by a Strategy Family Health (ESF) of Uberaba city, from March to June of 2007, according to social-demographic and clinic variables and to evaluate the Quality of Life Related to Health (QVRS) related to these individuals. METHODOLOGY: Cross-sectional study done with 68 adult individuals, having DM, type 1 and 2, both sexes, followed up by a team of ESF in Uberaba city-MG, from March to June of 2007. The data were collected through an instrument containing the socialdemographic and clinic variables and through another one for QV evaluation, called Medical Outcomes Study 36 - Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), during home visits. RESULTS: Of the 68 interviewed, 48 (70.6%) are feminine sex with same percentage for married individuals, 50% did not have any professional activity and 25% only performed household chores. The age showed average of 57.1 years old and standard deviation of 10.9 years. Regarding education, 16 (23.5%) reported not having education and 23 (33.8%) of 1 to 3 years of education, 54 (79.4%) had another health problem, 46 of which (43.8%) reported hypertension and 22 (21.0%) cardiovascular problems. Regarding to glycemy, 38 (55.9%) showed altered glycemy. Regarding to SF-36 internal consistency, measured by Cronbach statistic, the measurements that showed higher values to α were: Functional Capacity (α=0.90), Emotional Aspects, Physical Aspects and Pain (α=0.89) and Mental Health (α=0.77). In three measurements, this was inferior to 0.70: General State of Health (α=0.66), Vitality (α=0.62) and Social Aspects (α=0.42). Regarding to QVRS evaluation of individuals with DM, the measurements that showed higher average scores were: Social Aspects (63.8), Pain (53.0) and General State of Health (51.1). On the other hand, those who showed lower average scores were: Mental Health (49.9), Vitality (48.6), Functional Capacity (48.2), Emotional Aspects (46.6) and Physical Aspects (38.6). DISCUSSION: The results obtained in this study showed a negative impact of DM on QVRS of patients who participated in the interviews, which can be seen through average scores obtained from each SF-36 measurement. It is highlighted the importance of health promotion actions towards this group of patients in order to enable them to make healthy choices in every day life, leading to improved health conditions. Besides the necessity of reconsidering the health actions towards individuals with DM, there is the necessity of setting up the real health necessities of such group.

ASSUNTO(S)

diabetes mellitus health promotion. qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde health-related quality of life promoção da saúde. diabetes mellitus

ACESSO AO ARTIGO

Documentos Relacionados