Key result
T2DM is linked to ~148% higher odds of depression in patients under 60.
Why the study?
Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder in patients with diabetes mellitus, occurring two to three times more frequently than in non-diabetics.
What is the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a rural setting?
Cross-Sectional (n=420)
No
What is the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a rural setting?
The prevalence of depression among rural T2DM patients was 6.2%, highlighting the need to incorporate mental health support into routine diabetes management.
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Supports targeted depression assessment in younger rural T2DM patients; cross-sectional data leave open causality and generalizability.
Background: Depression significantly affects overall wellbeing and is the most common psychiatric disorder in patients with diabetes mellitus, occurring at a rate two to three times higher than in those without diabetes. Objectives: The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depression among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in a rural field practice area of a medical college and assess its association with certain determinants. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the field practice and demonstration area of Rural Health and Training Center of a tertiary care medical college and hospital in Chennai. Participants were selected using cluster sampling, with 30 clusters identified through the probability proportional to size method, resulting in a total sample of 420 individuals. Depression was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 scale. Results: The prevalence of depression was 6.2%, with significantly higher odds in individuals less than 60 years of age (OR = 2.48, 95% CI = 1.02–6.03, P value = 0.04). Other factors associated with depression included illiteracy, longer diabetes duration, lack of self-care, presence of comorbidities, and complications of T2DM. Conclusion: Diabetes management should extend beyond pharmacological treatment to incorporate mental health support as addressing emotional wellbeing can enhance treatment adherence and improve the overall quality of life for T2DM patients.
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Kashif et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (n=420). Type 2 diabetes mellitus was associated with a 6.2% prevalence of depression, with higher odds in individuals less than 60 years of age.
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