A study to assess the level of resilience and quality of life among patients with diabetes mellitus at selected villages under Rural Health and Training Centre

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease with the clinical feature of an abnormally high blood glucose level, and it is considered a metabolic syndrome. Non-insulin Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) is a chronic condition that significantly hampers patients' resilience and Activities of Daily Living (ADL), leading to a notable impact on their Quality of Life (QoL). Objective: This study aims to assess the level of resilience and quality of life among the rural population. Methodology: The study used a quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional approach. The sample size was 350 patients with diabetic mellitus who resided in villages under the Rural Health and Training Centre (RHTC), Vayalanallur. Data were collected using the Revised Version of the DQOL Questionnaire developed by WHO and the Devereux Adult Resilience Scale. Result: The present study reveals that the mean score for a high level of resilience was 58.79 ± SD of 4, and the overall QOL score was 0.79 ± SD of 3.76. Conclusion: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease that needs management throughout life, and it can impact the patient's level of resilience and quality of life.