Prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among type 2 diabetic patients at Holy Child Hospital, Dumaguete City
- Author:
Ylvirose B. Dollete
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- Publication Type:Other Types
- MeSH: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Anxiety; Depression
- From: The Filipino Family Physician 2020;58(2):147-152
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Background:Depression and anxiety are commonly identified in association with chronic medical conditions including diabetes mellitus. Detection and prompt treatment of both co-morbid conditions should be addressed to improve clinical outcomes. Objective: To determine the prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among type 2 diabetic patients at Holy Child Hospital, Dumaguete City.
Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted on June 2019 to August 2019 at Holy Child Hospital, Dumaguete City. Participants include all type 2 diabetic patients admitted during the study period. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) / HADS-P (for Filipino) were utilized to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among diabetics. The presence of anxiety and depressive symptoms was determined by a HADS/HADS-P score of >8.0 for each subscale of anxiety and depression. Descriptive statistics including frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation was calculated for each variable. T-test and chi-square test were applied to compare anxiety and depression across socio-demographic and clinical variables
Results:A total of 102 diabetic patients were included in the study. Anxiety was present in 18 patients (17.65%) and was statistically significant among college graduates (p 0.005). Twenty-five patients (24.51%) had depressive symptoms. The prevalence of depression was significantly higher among those with increasing age (p 0.003), married and widowed patients (p 0.01), college graduates (p 0.03), retired (p 0.0009), with co-morbid conditions (p 0.01) and with advanced age of diabetes onset (p 0.0004).
Conclusion:The prevalence of anxiety and depression among diabetics admitted at Holy Child Hospital was lower compared to other studies but comparable among the medically-ill in the country. Screening for symptoms of anxiety and depression among diabetics is important in order to provide a prompt psychiatric referral and treatment to vulnerable patients, thereby improving morbidity and overall health outcome by providing a holistic approach to disease management. - Full text:PAFP-Journal_December-58-2-2020-pages-73-78.pdf
