Factors Associated With Health‐Related Quality of Life in Ghanaian Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Background and Aims: Diabetes is a significant disease that affects individuals of all ages and may lead to the development of systemic and ocular complications, ultimately resulting in a poor quality of life (QoL). The use of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measures is important for identifying disparities and those at risk, thereby promoting early intervention. This study aimed to examine the HRQoL and associated factors in Ghanaian children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Methods: -values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: = 0.009). There were no significant associations with age, duration of diabetes, glycemic control, number of hypoglycemic and diabetic ketoacidosis episodes, hypertension, or nephropathy. Conclusion: Self-reported QoL of children and adolescents with T1DM was poor. Female children and adolescents with T1DM are more likely to have poor self-reported QoL.