Association of depression and anxiety with clinical, sociodemographic, lifestyle and environmental factors in South Asian and white European individuals at high risk of diabetes
Why the study?
The prevalence and correlates of depressive and anxiety symptoms within South Asian and white European populations at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes needed investigation.
Population
1429 white European and 160 South Asian individuals at high risk of Type 2 diabetes
Comparison
South Asian vs white European ethnicity and associated clinical, sociodemographic, lifestyle, and environmental factors
Design
Longitudinal cohort study of participants from two diabetes prevention trials
Follow-up
36 months
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Discussion
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Implication
Persistent depressive symptom disparity in South Asians at diabetes risk may affect prevention engagement; leaves open need for targeted interventions.
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Population
1589 individuals (1429 white European, age 64±7 years, 35.8% women; 160 South Asian, age 59±9 years, 30.6% women) at high risk of Type 2 diabetes participating in two prevention trials in Leicestershire, UK.
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Outcome
Depressive and anxiety symptoms measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scalepatient reported
South Asian individuals at high risk of Type 2 diabetes have a significantly higher burden of depressive symptoms compared to white Europeans, which may impact engagement in prevention programs.
Cite This Study
Razieh et al. (2019) studied this question.