PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENT
Moaiad Mohammad Suleiman Abu-Suhyoun*
ABSTRACT
The study aimed to identify Prevalence of Depression Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patient. The researcher the
descriptive survey approach, where the scale was prepared electronically through Google Forms, and the study
sample’s approvals were obtained to participate in the study by filling out forms specific to scientific research
ethics. It was clarified that the study is used for scientific research purposes and that the information is treated with
complete confidentiality. At the end of the test, each patient's final score was calculated to determine if they suffer
from depression and the severity of their depression, and a comprehensive interview was conducted with each
patient. The study included (390) patient (200) men and (190) women. The ages of the participants ranged from 18
to 80 years. Patients were randomly selected during their visit to the Northern crossing primary medical center in
Jordan. The two-way relationship between depression and diabetes has been widely documented. Depression can
precede diabetes, or diabetes can promote the onset of an associated depressive condition. The complications of
diabetes itself are a risk factor for the onset of depressive conditions. Patients with diabetes who experience
associated depression have poorer glycemic control, a greater number and severity of complications, a poorer
quality of life.
Keywords: Prevalence of Depression, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Patient.
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