Factors associated with generalised anxiety disorder and depression among adults living with diabetes and hypertension comorbidity in rural Bangladesh: findings from a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including mental health disorders (MHDs) such as anxiety and depression, poses a significant public health challenge globally. Evidence suggests that both diabetes and hypertension, the two most prevalent NCDs, are linked to a higher prevalence of MHDs. However, there is a lack of evidence on prevalence of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and depression among adults living with both diabetes and hypertension in Bangladesh. We aimed to assess the prevalence of GAD and depression and explore the associated factors among adults living with diabetes and hypertension comorbidity in rural Bangladesh.

Design

We implemented a cross-sectional study.

Setting

The study was conducted in Chirirbandar, a sub-distric

SUBMITTER: Chakravartty M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12414191 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature