Depression and determinants among diabetes mellitus patients in Ethiopia, a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Primary studies have estimated the prevalence of depression and its determinants among diabetes patients. However, studies synthesizing this primary evidence are limited. Hence, this systematic review aimed to determine the prevalence of depression and identify determinants of depression among diabetes in Ethiopia.

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis included a search of PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Science Direct, PsycINFO, and Cochrane library. Data were extracted using Microsoft Excel and analyzed using STATA statistical software (v. 14). Data were pooled using a random-effects model. Forest plots, and Egger's regression test were all used to check for publication bias. Heterogeneity (I)² was computed. Subgroup analysis was done by

SUBMITTER: Tegegne KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10052826 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature