Prevalence of Depression, stress and anxiety symptoms among type 2 diabetics attending life style modification setting - A descriptive cross-sectional study

Authors

  • Shrimant Kumar Sahu Consultant Diabetologist, Department of Diabetes, Watumull Global Hospital and Research Centre, Rajasthan, India
  • Manjusha Mohandas Clinical Psychologist, Department of Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS, Bangalore, India
  • M. Santhi Sree Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Ananta Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Rajasthan, India
  • Jagat Jit Mohapatra Patient Relation Officer, Department of Diabetes, J. Watumull Global Hospital and Research Centre, Rajasthan, India
  • Rohini Sharma Evidence scientist, Evidencian Research Associates, Bangalore, India

Keywords:

Diabetes, Type II diabetes mellitus, Depression, Anxiety, Stress

Abstract

Introduction: Coexistence of diabetes and depression, stress and anxiety increase the risk of diabetes complications and reduces the overall quality of life. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of depression, stress and anxiety among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a community-based and peer-led life style modification setting.Materials and methods: Descriptive study was carried out among 145 purposively selected clinically diagnosed type 2 diabetics attending community-based and peer-led life style modification setting from February 2019 to July 2019. Patients were interviewed regarding depression, stress and anxiety using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ- 9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorders-7 (GAD-7) and Cohen’s perceived stress scale (PSS-10). Data were analysed using coGuide software. The level of statistical significance assumed in all the calculations was p<0.05.Results:The mean age was 52.39± 5.79 years with equal proportion of males 73 (50.34%) and females 72 (49.66%). The mean duration of diabetes was 7.41± 6.39 years. The Cohen perceived stress score was low in 27(18.62%),moderate in 101(69.66%) and high in17(11.72%) participants. The GAD-7 anxiety score was mild in 55 (37.93%),moderate in 31 (21.38%)and high in 17(11.72%) participants. The PHQ score was mild in 42(28.97%) and was severe in only 8(5.52%) participants. The association of depression, stress and anxiety was significant only for gender (p -value of 0.006).Conclusion:Prevalence of depression, stress and anxiety was mild to moderate among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a community-based life style modification setting

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Published

2021-09-17

How to Cite

Shrimant Kumar Sahu, Manjusha Mohandas, M. Santhi Sree, Jagat Jit Mohapatra, & Rohini Sharma. (2021). Prevalence of Depression, stress and anxiety symptoms among type 2 diabetics attending life style modification setting - A descriptive cross-sectional study. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 4(16), 14–18. Retrieved from https://ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/2578