The prevalence of depressive symptoms and related risk factors among diabetic patients with retinopathy attending the Jordan University Hospital.

Mohammed Ali Abu AmeerhGhada Ismail Hamad

Published in: European journal of ophthalmology (2020)

Our findings suggest that diabetic patients with retinopathy have a higher risk of developing depression. Hence, psychological interventions are highly needed to meet the mental health needs of these patients.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
risk factors
mental health
end stage renal disease
type diabetes
ejection fraction
sleep quality
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
wound healing
prognostic factors
social support
peritoneal dialysis
mental illness
tertiary care
drug induced