Mediating effect of fasting blood glucose and peripheral arterial disease on the relationship between sexual functioning and health-related quality of life among Nigerians with type 2 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poor glycemic control and sexual dysfunction have been shown to impair health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of individuals with diabetes. However, mediators underlying this relationship have not been evaluated. This study aimed/sought to assess the effect of fasting blood glucose (FBG) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) on the relationship between sexual functioning (SeF) and HRQoL among Nigerians with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods

This cross-sectional study consecutively recruited 210 participants diagnosed with T2DM. The recent FBG and lipid profiles were gleaned from the medical records of the participants. We assessed the ankle-brachial index by 8 MHz handheld vascular Doppler. Participants completed the Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionna

SUBMITTER: Oyewole OO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11572246 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature