Quality of life for Thai women with diabetes

Based on the data obtained from a larger exploratory descriptive study, life quality of 57 Thai women with diabetes was explored. Eighteen women from 57 original participants were interviewed regarding life characteristics that are important to their life quality. Thai women with diabetes perceived moderate satisfaction with their life at present. The age at onset of diabetes significantly correlated (r = -.30, p < .05) with life satisfaction scores of women. Life characteristics that were important to their life quality included five categories: family, living conditions, success in life, health, and personal faith. The findings add to the knowledge base about life quality of women with diabetes in Thailand and to the understanding of the cultural specificity of human experiences and the quality of life concept in general.