Associations between physical activity patterns and quality of life in persons with type 2 diabetes: A cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Type 2 diabetes is a major health problem globally and particularly in Ghana. Regular physical activity is important in the management of type 2 diabetes and in improving quality of life of persons with type 2 diabetes. However, there is a lack of data reporting on how physical activity relate to quality of life in persons with diabetes in Ghana. This study explored how physical activity patterns relate to quality of life in persons with type 2 diabetes from a major tertiary hospital in Ghana.

Methods

One hundred and twenty-one (121) persons with type 2 diabetes (age, 30-60 years) filled in questionnaires on their physical activity patterns (time spent in sitting, walking, moderate-intensity activities, and vigorous-intensity activities) and quality of life (diabe

SUBMITTER: Abonie US 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10468038 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature