A study of psychiatric morbidity among patients attending diabetic clinic
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Psychology - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM), the commonest endocrine system disorder, resulting from diminished insulin action, has for long been associated with psychological factors. Depression and anxiety are commonest of all. Aim and Objective: To assess the prevalence and factos affecting prevalence of anxiety and depression in the diabetic patients. Methodology: 200 diabetic patients were studied for psychiatric diseases. A pre tested questionnaire was used for data collection which includes sociodemographic data, detailed history. Patients were assessed on the Hamilton rating scale for depression (HDRS) and the Hamilton rating scale for anxiety (HARS) Results and Discussion: Overall prevalence among all patients was 83%. Depressed mood was commonest among male contributing 80% while anxiety was commonest among females(80.90%). Genital symptoms are usually reported by males (55.55%) than by females (25.45%). Moderate and severe anxiety was more common in females (20.90% and 20% respectively)
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P Manmohan Raju
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