Prevalence of Depression Among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Presenting in Diabetic Clinic Jinnah Hospital Lahore

Abstract

Background: This study “Prevalence of Depression in Diabetics attending Diabetic Clinic, Jinnah Hospital.” was conducted to find out frequency of Depression in Diabetics attending Diabetic Clinic, Jinnah Hospital. Objectives: To assess prevalence of depression in diabetics attending Diabetic Clinic, Jinnah Hospital. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Diabetic Clinic, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore Pakistan. Duration: 5 Months from 16-04-2016 to 20-09-2016. Results: The research showed that there was a prevalence of a state of mild depression among diabetics. There was no significant association of depression with gender and age of patients. Conclusion: From this study we concluded that there is a prevalence of depression among diabetics. Though the depression was of varying degree, on average there is a mild state of depression among diabetics. That being said, diabetics should be regularly screened for depression and do timely intervention, if needed.