Detection and prevalence of depression among adult type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending non-communicable diseases clinics in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Michael UdediBrian W PenceRobert C StewartAdamson S MuulaPublished in: International journal of mental health systems (2020)
We found that depression is common among NCD clinic attendees with T2DM in Malawi, and poorly detected by NCD clinicians. Given the high prevalence and challenges in clinical identification, integration of depression screening with a standardized validated tool should be a high priority so as to link patients to appropriate services.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- primary care
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- depressive symptoms
- peritoneal dialysis
- healthcare
- risk factors
- prognostic factors
- sleep quality
- metabolic syndrome
- patient reported outcomes
- physical activity
- insulin resistance
- cardiovascular risk factors
- tertiary care
- weight loss
- glycemic control
- patient reported