Prevalence of anxiety and depression among diabetic African patients in Guinea: Association with HbA1c levels

Abstract

Anxiety and depression symptoms in people with type T2D are common in Guinea. Urban residence, low socioeconomic status and high levels of HbA1c were significantly associated with a greater risk of anxiety and depression, highlighting the psychological burden related to diabetes in Africa.

Correlates and depression among married women outpatients with Type II diabetes: an exploratory study

“…However, in some studies, women and married people are reported to be at a higher risk of depression. 18,21 In this study, those over 50 years of age, having low education level, unemployed, having three or more children and married to a husband with lower education level were determined to be at a greater risk of depression. The participants with three or more children were found to be at risk of depression 1.848 times more than were those with two or fewer children.…”

“…Li et al (2008) and Camera et al (2014) found that the rate of depression was higher among patients using insulin. 21,30 Insulin administration is an invasive procedure, and thus those administering insulin should comply with certain rules. This may be difficult for patients and lead to exhaustion and hopelessness.…”

“…However, some studies found a relationship between depression and HbA1c. In their (2013) 21 One of the reasons for the different results found in studies is that measuring instruments used may be different. However, the cultural characteristics of the group studied can be considered as a correlate.…”

The Reduction of Anxiety and Blood Sugar Level with Group Cognitive-Behavior Therapy in Men and Women with Type II Diabetes: An Experimental Study

“…Previous studies [4,8,9,11,13] were carried out on diabetes "type I", adolescent diabetes, or diabetes of both types ' I ' and ' II '. The present study aimed at patients with diabetic mellitus ' type II '.…”

“…According to studies, anxiety and depression result in high levels of glycosylated hemoglobin in blood [10,11]. There exist various cases where following psychological interventions, high levels of hemoglobin "A1c" were observed.…”