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G Balamurugan
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Prevalence and Predictors of Depression among Diabetes Mellitus in Adult Population
Author(s): P Dahal*, G Balamurugan and AU BasavarajaP Dahal*, G Balamurugan and AU Basavaraja
Introduction Diabetes mellitus and depression are chronic debilitating conditions that are associated with high rates of complications and death. People with diabetes who have depression often find it more difficult to follow diabetes treatment recommendation, had increased healthcare costs, and poor lower quality of life. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and determinants of depression among diabetes mellitus patients. Methods This was a descriptive cross-sectional study done in 100 diabetes mellitus patients in Rajmahal Villas Hospital, Bangalore, India. Nonprobability convenient sampling technique was used. Depression was assessed by using Major Depression Inventory. The collected data were analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results Of 100 patients wi.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2378-5756.1000430