Observational studySao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina2022
Depressive symptoms among older adults with diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study.
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- Co-occurrence network characteristics and key comorbidity node identification based on health examination indicators among rural older adults aged 65 and above.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Lipids and glucose fluctuations are associated with clinically diagnosed depression in older adults with type 2 diabetes.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Article
- Prediction of depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older adult hospitalized patients with chronic diseases: a multicenter study in Anhui, China using machine learning methods.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Prevalence and impact of microvascular complications in type 2 diabetes mellitus on cognitive impairment and depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Diabetology & metabolic syndrome · 2025Review
- Depressive symptoms and all-cause mortality among middle-aged and older people in China and associations with chronic diseases.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- The longitudinal study of the relationship between social participation pattern and depression symptoms in frail older adults.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundDiabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with long-term consequences that is often associated with depressive symptoms. This relationship predicts increased morbidity and mortality rates, leading to serious health consequences.
objectiveTo identify the prevalence and health factors associated with depressive symptoms among older adults with diabetes mellitus. DESIGN AND
settingAn observational cross-sectional study was conducted among 236 older adults in the Basic Healthcare Units of Jequié, Brazil.
methodsA survey containing sociodemographic, behavioral, and health conditions was used as a data collection instrument, in addition to the Geriatric Depression Scale. The main inclusion criterion was older adults diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. To identify the risk factors associated with depressive symptoms among older adults with diabetes mellitus, logistic regression analysis was conducted for calculating the odds ratio (OR), and a 95% confidence interval (CI) was considered statistically significant.
resultsThe prevalence of depressive symptoms was 24.2% among older adults with diabetes, corroborating the Brazilian average of 30%. The final multivariate analysis model for the risk of depressive symptoms showed a significant association with diabetes complications [OR = 2.50, 95% CI 1.318-4.74)] and osteoporosis [OR = 2.75, 95% CI 1.285-5.891)].
conclusionA high prevalence of depressive symptoms was observed among older adults with diabetes. Critically examining older adults with diabetes mellitus is necessary, and screening for depressive symptoms is highly recommended, especially for those with complications resulting from diabetes mellitus and musculoskeletal comorbidities, such as osteoporosis, as it seems to be associated with depressive symptoms.
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