Influence of Demographic Factors on Quality of Life and Coping Strategies in Patients with Non- Communicable Diseases

Background of the study: Non - communicable diseases are a global challenge towards diminishing quality of life. Health related quality of life is a widely accepted measure of burden of disease for individuals with chronic conditions. Many patients had inadequate coping strategies towards these conditions. Aim: To know Influence of selected demographic variable on health related quality of life and coping strategies in patients with Non communicable diseases. Materials and methods: Total 100 samples were selected by using non probability sampling methods. Quality of life scale and coping strategy scale were used to collect the data from the patients. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: The study results found that 28.33% had average quality of life, 1 % had poor QOL and 71.33% had Good QOL.27.66% had average coping strategies and 72.34% had good coping strategies.13.33% patients had under weight, nearly 25% had obesity and 25.66% are suffering with overweight.13.33% males and 14% females are had very high waist circumference.24.66% males and 15.33% females had high blood pressure.23% males and 16% females are had high glucose level/ severe diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: There is a need for some intervention for improving physical health status and improvement of quality of life and enhancement of coping strategies for patients suffering with non communicable diseases.