The effectiveness of a proposed structured recreational program on improving the quality of life of diabetic university youth

The effectiveness of a proposed structured recreational program on improving the quality of life of diabetic university youth

Abstract:
Research Aim:
The current research aim to prepare the proposed structured recreational program for knowing its effectiveness on improving the quality of life of diabetic university youth.
Research Methodology:
The current research used the descriptive analytical method in the manner of the control and experimental groups because it is the appropriate method to solve the research problem and achieve its objectives.
Sample of the Research:
The total number of the current research sample was (54) students from universities and institutes affiliated with Zagazig University in Sharkia Governorate. They were selected from diabetic students from the Sednawi Student Hospital and the University Hospital, and they belong to the age group of (18-21) years.
The most important results:

• The students of the experimental group excelled in the level of quality of life over the students of the control group. This indicates the positive impact of the provided recreational program and the guided counseling therapy on the level of quality of life among the members of the experimental group.
• Performing a recreational program plays a fundamental role on improving the quality of life of diabetic university youth.


Key words : Recreational program - Quality Of Life - Diabetics Mellitus