Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
This study assess the prevalence of stress and depression and identify their associated factors among people with type 2 diabetes. This is a cross‐sectional study done in 400 patients with type 2 diabetes. The depression and stress prevalence was estimated using the Beck Depression Inventory and the PSS scales, respectively. The rates of depression and stress were 67% and 83%, respectively. The higher prevalence was observed in the 51‐60 group., the total mean age was observed as 47.12±12.52 years. Female predominance was observed as 62.0%. Most of the patients were married (79%) and mainly employed (62%). 185 out of 280 (66.08%) patients having fasting blood sugar (FBS), $125 were observed to be potential cases of depression. 69 out of 152 (45.39%) patients having a duration of diabetes <5 years were observed to be potential cases of depression. 164 out of 208 (78.85%) patients having a duration of diabetes in the range 5‐10 years were observed to be potential cases of depression. 36 out of 40 (90%) patients having a duration of diabetes >10 years were observed potential cases of depression. 180 out of 216 (83.3%) patients having a duration of treatment in the range of 5‐10 years were observed potential cases of depression. 44 out of 240 (60%) patients undergoing oral treatment., 88 out of 112 (78.56%) patients undergoing injectable treatment were observed to be potential cases of depression. PSS scores ranged from 1‐ 25., there were 128 participants (32%) with high scores and 12 (3%) with very high scores. The 192 participants(48%) were average score. On univariate analysis, important factors associated with high/very high stress were age 30‐40 years, lack of physical activity and professional work. After multi variate regression, age 30‐40 years, working in a professional job and lack of physical activity were still significant associated with high/very high stress.
How to cite this article:
G. Haritha and Gowtham Reddy. Study of Correlation of Perceived Stress and Depression in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2023.8.207.211
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2023.8.207.211