Objetivou-se avaliar a Qualidade de Vida Relacionada à Saúde de pessoas com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2. Pesquisa transversal realizada com 100 diabéticos. A coleta dos dados foi realizada nos meses de março e abril de 2012, em duas equipes da Estratégia Saúde da Família de Picos, PI, Brasil por meio de entrevista individual. Aplicou-se um formulário contendo variáveis socioeconômicas, clínicas e o Medical Outcomes Study 36 – Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). As médias entre os componentes do SF-36 variaram de 34,8 (Aspectos físicos) a 72,0 (Saúde mental). Houve associação estatisticamente significante da dor e capacidade funcional com o sexo, bem como, da capacidade funcional e aspectos emocionais com a atividade física (p<0,05). Conclui-se que os participantes apresentaram uma melhor avaliação na qualidade de vida nas dimensões que integram o componente mental.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of life related to the health of people with diabetes mellitus type 2. It was a cross-sectional research conducted with 100 diabetics. Data collection was conducted during March and April 2012 with two teams of the Family Health Strategy in Picos, PI, Brazil through individual interviews. A form containing socioeconomic, clinical and the Medical Outcomes Study 36 – Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). The average among the participants of the SF-36 ranged from 34.8 (physical aspects) to 72.0 (mental health). There was a statistically significant association between pain and functional capacity with sex, as well as functional capacity and emotional aspects with physical activity (p <0.05). It was concluded that the participants had a better quality of life in the assessment in the dimensions that comprise mental components.
