Journal of Medical Science & Research, Vol 1, No. 1, Jan-Jun 2010

                                                                                                                                                 ISSN 0976‐5948 

Research Article

A Study On Relationship Between Diabetes And Depression Among Patients Visiting A Medical School In Northern India 1

Dr Pankaj Bansal, 2Dr Skand

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Asst Prof, Dept of Medicine, School of Medical Sciences & Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida 2 Junoir Resident, School of Medical Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: We examined the association between depression, measured as either a continuous symptom severity score or a clinical disorder variable, with self-care behaviors in type 2 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: We surveyed 879 type 2 diabetic patients from patients visiting Department of General Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Sharda university, Greater Noida using the Harvard Department of Psychiatry/National Depression Screening Day Scale (HANDS), the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities, and self-reported medication adherence. RESULTS: Of the patients, 19% met the criteria for probable major depression (HANDS Score 9), and an additional 66.5% reported at least some depressive symptoms. After controlling for covariates, patients with probable major depression reported significantly fewer days adherent to diet, exercise, and glucose self-monitoring regimens (P