Association between dietary patterns and depression symptoms among adults with or without diabetes in Qatar: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes is a major public health problem in Qatar and is associated with an increased risk of depression. However, no study has been conducted in Qatar on the relationship between dietary patterns and depression symptoms in adults. The aim of this study was to assess the association between dietary patterns and depression symptoms among adults with or without diabetes in Qatar.

Methods

A total of 1000 participants from the Qatar Biobank (QBB) were included in this cross-sectional study. Food intake was assessed using a computer-administered food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), and dietary patterns were identified using factor analysis. Depression symptoms were evaluated using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).

Results

Depression symptoms were prese

SUBMITTER: Hamad NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11337602 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature