Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among Type2 Diabetic Patient in Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital

Abstract

Objective: To study the prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression in Type 2 diabetic patients in Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital.

Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted in 301 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital from 1 January 2020 to 30 March 2020. Depression and anxiety disorder was diagnosed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Risk factors of depression and anxiety were explored using multiple logistic regression analysis.

Result: The prevalence of anxiety in T2DM patient participants was 23.26% with males 18.26% and females 26.34%. Factors associated with anxiety in males with T2DM were low socioeconomic status and older age. Factors related to anxiety in females with T2DM were low socioeconomic status and being a current smoker. The prevalence of depression in T2DM patients was 23.92% (males 20%, females 26.34%). Factors related to depression in males with T2DM were low socioeconomic status, older age and being a current smoker. Factors related to depression in females with T2DM were low socioeconomic status and current smoker.

Conclusion: This study confirms with previous studies that a prevalence of anxiety and depression are common in patients with T2DM. Screening for anxiety and depression in DM patients should be routinely performed for early detection. Low socioeconomic status, current smoker, and age were significantly associated with the risk of anxiety and depression.