Determination of depression level in diabetic patients- A clinical study

Authors

  • Nitin Ranjan Gupta Associate Professor, Department Of Medicine Hind Institute Of Medical Sciences Ataria, Sitapur,Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Anurag Agrawal Associate Professor, Department Of Psychiatry, Integral Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research, Lucknow,Uttar Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Healthy, Diabetic, Depression

Abstract

Background:The present study was conducted to determine depression level in diabetic patients.Materials & Methods:110 diabetic patients of both genders were subjected to The Hamilton’s Depression Scoring questionnaire. The questionnaire was given to the patients to assess theirlevel of depression. Results: Depression level was normal in 15% in group I and 62% in group II, mild in 29% in group I and 14% in group II, moderate in 35% in group I and 10% in group II and severe 21% in group I and 4% in group II. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion:Diabetic patients had higher depression score as compared to healthy subjects.

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Published

2021-01-10

How to Cite

Gupta, N. R., & Agrawal, A. (2021). Determination of depression level in diabetic patients- A clinical study. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 4(1), 179–181. Retrieved from https://ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/723

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2021): Volume 4 Issue 1| January 2021

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Articles