Half of Type 1 and Nearly Four in Ten of Type 2 Diabetes Patients Were Living With Depression in North West Ethiopia, Amhara Region A Research Study

摘要: Background: The presence of both depression and diabetes is linked to poor compliance with care practices, lesser medication observance, rising incidence complications thereby increasing the risk emergency visits, hospitalization, medical costs. It therefore imperative screen early intervene timely this problem. However, information limited problem in Ethiopia. So, study assessed magnitude as well its related factors patients. Methods: This survey was done at a diabetic clinic Felegehiwot referral hospital, May June 2017. PHQ-9 tool has been implemented depression. Systematic sampling applied recruit 58 types 1 363 2 respondents. Representativeness sample for type assured proportional allocation. We used an internal comparison designate 2. Binary logistic regression fitted identify factors. Odds ratio (OR) 95% CI computed variables p-value of<0.05 final model were declared significant. Results: participant’s response rate 421 (96.3%). overall prevalence 163 (38.7%) moderate, moderately severe being 100 (23.75%), 39 (9.25) 24 (5.7%) respectively. among mellitus (Type DM) 29 (50%) it 134 (36.9%) DM). Age 45- 54 years (AOR=2.64, 95%CI: 1.38, 8.95), adherence (AOR=1.35, CI: 1.18, 5.85), social support (AOR=1.21, 1.06, 4.34) coexistence illness (AOR=2.52, 1.28, 6.39) associated depression. Conclusion: Overall, nearly four ten patients had Depression higher DM than (36.9%). Age, support, Therefore, system should focus on routine screening management