IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr Pratyusha Kamakshi Attaluri; Dr S Srikanth; Dr.S.Jaydev

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETICS AND ITS IMPACT ON SELF CARE– A PILOT STUDY

Dr Pratyusha Kamakshi Attaluri, Dr S Srikanth, Dr. S. Jaydev

Abstract :

Self–care is critical to outcome of diabetes and it includes compliance to medication, diet modifications, and regular exercise. Primary aim of the present study was to study the prevalence of depression and its impact on self care among type 2 diabetic patients. 100 male subjects with type2 diabetes (ADA criteria) within age of 35–50 years were included in the study. Data was collected using a predesigned questionnaire based on Summary of Diabetes Self– Care Activities (SDSCA) to assess self–care and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ–9) to assess depression. Prevalence of depression in type 2 diabetic subjects was 13% from our study population of which majority of them experiencing mild depression. Self care activities like adherence to diet, medication and physical activity decreased in subjects with co morbid diabetes and depression