Health-Seeking Behavior and Quality of Life of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Iloilo, Philippines

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the health-seeking behavior and quality of life of patients with diabetes mellitus. The respondents of the study were the 45 patients with diabetes mellitus who came in for consultation in a Diabetic Resource Clinic of a Government Hospital in Iloilo, Philippines. The respondents' health-seeking behavior was good and their quality of life was satisfactory. The results indicate statistically significant relationship between the preventive and the curative health-seeking behaviors and quality of life of patients with diabetes mellitus. Appropriate health-seeking behaviors in terms of preventive and curative aspects are important factors that could improve the quality of life of patients with diabetes mellitus. Results from this study suggest strategies to enhance health-seeking behavior in the promotive and rehabilitative aspects.