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ArticleFrontiers in endocrinology2025

Association of systemic immune inflammation index with depression among adult type 2 diabetic patients in a tertiary hospital, Ethiopia, 2022.

Seid Yimam Ali, Mohammed Ibrahim Sadik, Ahmed Muhye Seid, Awol Hassen Mohammed, Ahmed Adem Yimam, Mekonin Meskelu Shegere, Tesfaneh Shimels Ayele, Abdulmalik Jeben Wako, Mohamedaman Mohamedsied Ibrahim

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Seid Yimam AliSchool of Medicine, Institute of Health, Jigjiga University, Jigjiga, Somali, Ethiopia.
Mohammed Ibrahim SadikDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia.
Ahmed Muhye SeidDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dire Dawa University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.
Awol Hassen MohammedSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wollo University, Dessie, Amhara, Ethiopia.
Ahmed Adem YimamDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Jigjiga University, Jigjiga, Somali, Ethiopia.
Mekonin Meskelu ShegereSchool of Medicine, Institute of Health, Jigjiga University, Jigjiga, Somali, Ethiopia.
Tesfaneh Shimels AyeleDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Amhara, Ethiopia.
Abdulmalik Jeben WakoDepartment of Biomedical Science, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arsi University, Asella, Oromia, Ethiopia.
Mohamedaman Mohamedsied IbrahimDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Bosaso, Garowe, Puntland, Somalia.

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Background: The inflammatory and hormonal aspects of T2DM can influence the development or worsening of depressive symptoms. While most of the burden had due consideration, the mental health impact of T2DM such as depression is often unnoticed, undiagnosed, or untreated. Despite some studies exploring depression in Ethiopian T2DM patients, none have investigated the predictive role of the Systemic Immune inflammation Index (SII) in depression. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression and its association with the Systemic Immune Inflammation Index (SII), socio-economic factors, and behavioral predictors among adult T2DM patients at Jigjiga University Comprehensive Specialized (JJU CS) Hospital. Methods and materials: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from Oct 3 to Nov 13/2022 at JJUSH. Depression was assessed by using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). A complete blood count was done to calculate SII. Data entry was conducted using Epidata version 4.6 and subsequently analyzed in SPSS-V-26. Multiple logistic regression with the backward elimination method was performed. Variables with a p-value < 0.05 were considered statistically significant at a 95% CI. Results: A total of 263 T2DM patients were recruited in the study. Of these, 134 individuals (51%) were male. The overall prevalence of depression was 47.1%. Of the 263 enrolled T2DM patients, the majority, 142 (54%) had elevated SII. A multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that high SII (AOR= 2.76), current Khat chewers (AOR= 2.83), ex-Khat chewers (AOR= 4.12), and female sex (AOR= 2.68) were identified independent predictors of depression. Discussion: There was a high prevalence of depression among T2DM patients on follow-up at JJUSH. As well, SII, Khat chewing, and female sex were identified as predictors of depression. Therefore, relevant stakeholders should work towards control of systemic inflammation, avoidance of risky behaviors such as khat chewing, and promotion of healthy behavior particularly among females.

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DepressionDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2InflammationAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceTertiary Care CentersdepressionkhatSIIsocioeconomic factorsT2DM

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