
International Journal of Health and Clinical Research
Yazarlar: Nitin Ranjan Gupta, Anurag Agrawal
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Anahtar Kelimeler:Healthy,Diabetic,Depression
Özet: Background:The present study was conducted to determine depression level in diabetic patients.Materials & Methods:110 diabetic patients of both genders were subjected to The Hamilton’s Depression Scoring questionnaire. The questionnaire was given to the patients to assess theirlevel of depression. Results: Depression level was normal in 15% in group I and 62% in group II, mild in 29% in group I and 14% in group II, moderate in 35% in group I and 10% in group II and severe 21% in group I and 4% in group II. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion:Diabetic patients had higher depression score as compared to healthy subjects.