Key result
Among patients with type 2 diabetes, the overall prevalence of depression was 5.9%, with female gender significantly increasing the odds of depression (OR 2.63; 95% CI 1.26-5.46; P=0.009).
Why the study?
Research focusing on the psychological aspects of diabetes is limited in Sri Lanka.
Population
3000 patients with T2DM at an outpatient clinic in Sri Lanka
Design
Descriptive cross-sectional study
Authors
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Depression prevalence data in Sri Lankan T2DM outpatients are hypothesis-generating; leaves open whether screening improves outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=3,000)
No
Odds Ratio: 2.63 (95% CI 1.26–5.46)
p-value: p=0.009
The prevalence of depression among patients with type 2 diabetes in Sri Lanka is relatively low (5.9%) and is more strongly associated with social factors than disease-related factors.
Arambewela et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (n=3,000). Female gender vs. Male gender was evaluated on Depression (OR 2.63, 95% CI 1.26-5.46, p=0.009). Among patients with type 2 diabetes, the overall prevalence of depression was 5.9%, with female gender significantly increasing the odds of depression (OR 2.63; 95% CI 1.26-5.46; P=0.009).
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