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Table 7 Intangible burden diabetes among patients

From: Economic Burden of Diabetic Mellitus Among Patients on Follow-up Care in Hospitals of Southwest Shewa Zone, Central Ethiopia

Intangible burden items

Frequency

Percent

Observations

398

 

I am not able to enjoy my hobbies since the diagnosis of the disease

 Agreed

159

40.0

 Disagreed

239

60.0

I have sleepless nights because of diabetes condition

 Agreed

228

57.3

 Disagreed

170

42.7

I have low self-confidence because of diabetes condition

 Agreed

161

40.5

 Disagreed

237

59.5

I have low self-esteem because of diabetes condition

 Agreed

177

44.5

 Disagreed

221

55.5

I avoid company of others because of my diabetes condition

 Agreed

200

50.3

 Disagreed

198

49.7

I easily gets fatigued because of my diabetes condition

 Agreed

284

71.4

 Disagreed

114

28.6

I easily change diets because of my diabetes condition

 Agreed

328

82.4

 Disagreed

70

17.6

I easily get irritated because of my diabetes condition

 Agreed

289

72.6

 Disagreed

109

27.4

Perceived quality of life

 Good

188

47.2

 Poor

210

52.8