Association between subthreshold depression and self-care behaviors in people with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-care behaviors in people living with type 2 diabetes are important to achieving optimal glycemic control. Major depression in type 2 diabetes is associated with decreased adherence to self-care behaviors. The association between subthreshold depression and self-care behaviors, however, has not previously been systematically reviewed. The objective of this review is to determine the association between subthreshold depression and self-care behaviors.

Methods

A systematic search was performed in five electronic databases that included MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Emcare, and CINAHL. Any observational studies in adults with type 2 diabetes, investigating the association between subthreshold depression and any self-care behaviors, were included in the review. Quali

SUBMITTER: Shrestha M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7049390 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature