Factors associated with diabetes mellitus complication in elderly patients Bana sub – district, Mueang district, Pattani province

Abstract

This descriptive study aimed to investigate factors associated with complications among elderly individuals with diabetes in Bana Sub-district, Mueang District, Pattani Province. The sample comprised 223 elderly diabetics residing in Ban Na Sub-district. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics (percentages, means, standard deviations). Hypotheses were tested using the Chi-Squared Test.

The findings indicated that the most participants were female (67.26%), aged 60-64 years (52.47%), had completed primary education (59.64%), and had an average monthly income of less than 5,000 baht (71.75%). Most respondents did not have immediate family members with diabetes (59.19%), had no underlying health conditions (54.71%), and reported using modern medicine (82.06%). The duration of illness was typically less than or equal to five years (61.88%), with blood glucose levels between 131-180 mg/dL (59.19%), and no complications (62.33%). Among the 84 elderly individuals with diabetes who experienced complications, the most common were eye complications (38.10%), foot ulcers (25%), and numbness in hands and feet (17.86%).

Results revealed that age, duration of illness, blood sugar levels, and knowledge were significantly associated with the presence of complications among diabetic elderly in the study area. Conversely, gender, education level, income, family history, underlying diseases, medication adherence, attitude, and behavior showed no significant relationship with complications.