Journal of Psychiatry

Abstract

Prevalence and Predictors of Depression among Diabetes Mellitus in Adult Population

P Dahal, G Balamurugan and AU Basavaraja

Introduction

Diabetes mellitus and depression are chronic debilitating conditions that are associated with high rates of complications and death. People with diabetes who have depression often find it more difficult to follow diabetes treatment recommendation, had increased healthcare costs, and poor lower quality of life. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and determinants of depression among diabetes mellitus patients.

Methods

This was a descriptive cross-sectional study done in 100 diabetes mellitus patients in Rajmahal Villas Hospital, Bangalore, India. Nonprobability convenient sampling technique was used. Depression was assessed by using Major Depression Inventory. The collected data were analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results

Of 100 patients with diabetes mellitus, 91% of the enrolled patients were above 40 years old. The study findings showed that the prevalence of depression among diabetes mellitus patient was 9%. Among enrolled patients, 23% had other health problems and 49% didn’t exercise daily. The depression in diabetes mellitus was significantly more common in those patients who had other health problems (P=0.02) and didn’t exercise regularly (P=0.03).

Discussion

Among diabetes mellitus, depression is common co-morbidity. The presence of other health problems and sedentary lifestyle predict the depression among diabetes mellitus patients.