Prevalence of Depression among the Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending the Urban Health Training Centre, Thirumazhisai, Tamilnadu
Introduction: Depression is the more common mental health condition found among the chronic diseases. The prevalence of both diabetes and depression are rapidly increasing and the presence of depression in patients with type 2 diabetes could hinder the adherence and effectiveness of treatment. Ob...
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| author | Balaji Selvaraj Anjugam Sugavanam Rishi Pranavesh K Gomathy Parasuraman Ruma Dutta |
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| description | Introduction: Depression is the more common mental health condition found among the chronic
diseases. The prevalence of both diabetes and depression are rapidly increasing and the presence of
depression in patients with type 2 diabetes could hinder the adherence and effectiveness of treatment.
Objective: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depression and to identify the factors influencing
depression among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Non Communicable Disease(NCD) clinic.
Method: A cross – sectional study was conducted among Type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the NCD clinic
of the urban health training centre between January and April 2021. Demographic, clinical and diabetes
related information was collected through a semi – structured questionnaire. Level of depression was
assessed using a standard questionnaire (PHQ – 9 questionnaire). The total score of 5 – 9, 10 – 14 and >15
were graded as mild, moderate and severe forms of depression respectively. Data analysis was done using
SPSS software version 21. The mean age of the study subjects was 53 7 yrs and majority (60%) Results: +
were males. The prevalence of depression was 30.8 % and among them 71.7 % had mild depression while
12.8 % had severe form of depression. Factors such as female gender, higher educational status and
substance use such as alcohol and smoking were found to be significantly associated with the presence of
depression. It is imperative to screen for depression and lay emphasis on counseling services Conclusion:
for the effectivemanagement of diabetes therebyimprove the quality of theirlife. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-abba254a03404c4e9aa5f7f51e1481952022-12-22T04:14:56ZengIndian Association of Preventive and Social MedicineHealthline2229-337X2320-15252022-09-0113325526010.51957/Healthline_399_2022Prevalence of Depression among the Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending the Urban Health Training Centre, Thirumazhisai, TamilnaduBalaji Selvaraj 0Anjugam Sugavanam 1Rishi Pranavesh K2Gomathy Parasuraman 3Ruma Dutta4 Postgraduate student, Department of Community Medicine,Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, Chennai. Postgraduate student, Department of Community Medicine, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, ChennaiUndergraduate student, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, Chennai. ,Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, Chennai.Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, Chennai.Introduction: Depression is the more common mental health condition found among the chronic diseases. The prevalence of both diabetes and depression are rapidly increasing and the presence of depression in patients with type 2 diabetes could hinder the adherence and effectiveness of treatment. Objective: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depression and to identify the factors influencing depression among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Non Communicable Disease(NCD) clinic. Method: A cross – sectional study was conducted among Type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the NCD clinic of the urban health training centre between January and April 2021. Demographic, clinical and diabetes related information was collected through a semi – structured questionnaire. Level of depression was assessed using a standard questionnaire (PHQ – 9 questionnaire). The total score of 5 – 9, 10 – 14 and >15 were graded as mild, moderate and severe forms of depression respectively. Data analysis was done using SPSS software version 21. The mean age of the study subjects was 53 7 yrs and majority (60%) Results: + were males. The prevalence of depression was 30.8 % and among them 71.7 % had mild depression while 12.8 % had severe form of depression. Factors such as female gender, higher educational status and substance use such as alcohol and smoking were found to be significantly associated with the presence of depression. It is imperative to screen for depression and lay emphasis on counseling services Conclusion: for the effectivemanagement of diabetes therebyimprove the quality of theirlife.http://www.healthlinejournal.org/index_pdf/441.pdfdepressionprevalencetype 2diabetesmellitus |
| spellingShingle | Balaji Selvaraj Anjugam Sugavanam Rishi Pranavesh K Gomathy Parasuraman Ruma Dutta Prevalence of Depression among the Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending the Urban Health Training Centre, Thirumazhisai, Tamilnadu Healthline depression prevalence type 2diabetesmellitus |
| title | Prevalence of Depression among the Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending the Urban Health Training Centre, Thirumazhisai, Tamilnadu |
| title_full | Prevalence of Depression among the Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending the Urban Health Training Centre, Thirumazhisai, Tamilnadu |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of Depression among the Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending the Urban Health Training Centre, Thirumazhisai, Tamilnadu |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of Depression among the Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending the Urban Health Training Centre, Thirumazhisai, Tamilnadu |
| title_short | Prevalence of Depression among the Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending the Urban Health Training Centre, Thirumazhisai, Tamilnadu |
| title_sort | prevalence of depression among the patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the urban health training centre thirumazhisai tamilnadu |
| topic | depression prevalence type 2diabetesmellitus |
| url | http://www.healthlinejournal.org/index_pdf/441.pdf |
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