Depression among Bangladeshi diabetic patients: a cross-sectional, systematic review, and meta-analysis study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depression among diabetic patients in a cross-sectional sample and perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the extant studies to date.

Methods

A face-to-face semi-structured interview of established diabetic patients was conducted in four districts of Bangladesh between May 24 to June 24, 2022, and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2) was used to detect depression. PRISMA guidelines were followed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis, with Bangladeshi articles published until 3rd February 2023.

Results

The prevalence of depression among 390 diabetic patients was 25.9%. Having secondary education and using both insulin and medication increased the likelihood of depression, wh

SUBMITTER: Al-Mamun F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10214671 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature