The differential associations of depression and diabetes distress with quality of life domains in type 2 diabetes.

ABSTRACT: The present investigation aimed to understand quality of life domains relevant to adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and the relative associations of depression and diabetes distress with these domains. Participants were 146 individuals with T2DM who were recruited for entry into a randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavioral therapy for adherence and depression. We conducted an exploratory factor analysis on the Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI) to establish domains of quality of life relevant to this patient population. Hierarchical multiple regression models were evaluated for each domain that emerged to determine independent associations of depression severity and diabetes distress with quality of life independent of demographic and illness factors. Results suggested fo

SUBMITTER: Carper MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3758402 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature