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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder with significant public health implications.
  • Mental health conditions, particularly depression, are increasingly recognized as comorbidities in patients with chronic diseases like diabetes.
  • Understanding the prevalence and correlates of depression in diabetic populations is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of depression among Saudi patients diagnosed with different types of diabetes.
  • To explore the correlation between the presence of depression and the specific type of diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, and gestational).

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive research approach was employed.
  • A sample of 100 Saudi patients (27 Type 1, 29 Type 2, 44 gestational diabetes) were interviewed.
  • Data collection involved a researcher-formulated questionnaire on lifestyle factors and the Beck Depression Inventory for depression screening.

Main Results:

  • Depression was diagnosed in 37% of patients with Type 1 diabetes and 37.9% with Type 2 diabetes.
  • A lower prevalence of depression (13.6%) was observed in patients with gestational diabetes.
  • More than half of the study participants exhibited poor adherence to glucose monitoring and dietary recommendations.

Conclusions:

  • An association exists between diabetes and depression, though the statistical correlation was not significant in this study.
  • Significant relationships were noted between depression and changes in body image among diabetic patients.
  • Routine depression screening, psychosocial support, and mental health professional involvement are recommended for diabetic patients.