Dr. Sahar Moawia Balla Elnour is a highly qualified Family Physician with extensive training and experience in Family Medicine. She holds a Medical Doctorate in Family Medicine from the Sudan Medical Specialization Board (2022), a Master’s Degree in Family Medicine from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sudan (2017), and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Ibn Sina University, Sudan (2014). Dr. Sahar has worked in various roles, including as a Family Physician at Meena Health and Health Gates Primary Care in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and as a Rapid Response Team Doctor with the Ministry of Health in Sudan. She is skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, with expertise in telemedicine, medical research, and community education. A published author and certified in Medical Administration, Infection Control, and Research Methodology, Dr. Sahar is fluent in Arabic and English and is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare and advancing the field of Family Medicine.
"Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Quality of Life of Women in Port Sudan City, Sudan."
Effect of Diabetes Self-Management Education on Glycaemic Control in Sudanese Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Background: Diabetes mellitus significantly affects patients’ quality of life (QoL), particularly among women in low-resource settings. This study assessed the impact of diabetes on QoL among Sudanese women attending a diabetes center in Port Sudan, Red Sea State, from 2023 to 2024.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 246 female patients with type 2 diabetes. QoL was assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF tool, and data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0.
Results: Participants had a mean age of 54.7 ± 13.6 years, with a disease duration ranging from 6 months to 40 years (mean 9.1 ± 7.7 years). Most women (69.9%) reported an average QoL, with domain scores of 56.4 (physical), 62.4 (psychological), 52.0 (social), and 53.2 (environmental). Neuropathy was the most common complication. Key determinants of QoL included age, marital status, education, socioeconomic status, and insurance coverage (p ≤ 0.05). Women using both oral medication and insulin had the highest QoL, while those on oral medication alone had the lowest. Although glycemic control was associated with better QoL, the relationship was not statistically significant.
Conclusion: Demographic and disease-related factors play a crucial role in shaping QoL among diabetic women. Tailored interventions addressing these factors are essential to improve health outcomes and overall well-being in this population.