Key result
Among Qatari adults with type 2 diabetes, 15.4% had depressive symptoms, with female gender significantly increasing the odds of depression compared to men (OR 1.819; 95% CI 1.42-2.33).
Why the study?
Findings regarding the risk of depression among patients with diabetes are controversial, prompting this study to determine the prevalence and determinants of depressive symptoms among Qatari patients with type 2 diabetes.
Population
2448 Qatari adults with diabetes aged 21–60 years old
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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May inform targeted depression screening in Qatari women with T2D; leaves open whether this improves outcomes or generalizes beyond this cross-sectional sample.
Cross-Sectional (n=2,448)
Odds Ratio: 1.819 (95% CI 1.42–2.33)
Among Qatari adults with type 2 diabetes, 15.4% reported depressive symptoms, which were significantly associated with female gender, younger age, higher education, and smoking, but not with glycemic control.
Bawadi et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 diabetes (n=2,448). Female gender vs. Male gender was evaluated on Self-reported depressive symptoms (PHQ-9) (OR 1.819, 95% CI 1.42-2.33). Among Qatari adults with type 2 diabetes, 15.4% had depressive symptoms, with female gender significantly increasing the odds of depression compared to men (OR 1.819; 95% CI 1.42-2.33).
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