الملخص الإنجليزي
Spousal concordance is defined as similar behaviours and associated health statuses
between spouses. This study aimed to identify the concordance of diabetes mellitus (DM) and related variables
among genetically unrelated couples in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: This cross-sectional study
included 270 married women attending either the Mushairef Health Center or the Gulf Medical College Hospital
in Ajman between May and November 2012. A validated questionnaire was designed to determine sociodemographic
characteristics and a history or family history of DM, hypertension, coronary artery disease or dyslipidaemia
among the women and their husbands. The weight, height, body mass index, waist circumference, fasting blood
sugar and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels of all women were measured
