Anxiety, Depression, and Associated Psychosocial Factors in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Attending Family Health Centers

Authors : Çiğdem Samancı Tekin, Yasemin Uğurlu, Aysun Güzel

Pages : 212-223

Doi:10.25048/tudod.1698454

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Publication Date : 2025-08-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: The present study aims to explore the multidimensional factors of diabetes, as well as the anxiety and depression levels, in individuals with Type 2 diabetes attending family health center. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 180 patients with Type 2 diabetes registered in three randomly selected family health centers. We collected data using the Multidimensional Diabetes Questionnaire (MDQ) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) between June and November, 2023. The data were then subjected to the Mann-Whitney U test, the Kruskal- Wallis test, and multiple linear regression analysis. Results: The disease duration was 1-5 years for 63.3% of participants, and 75.6% reported self-monitoring their blood glucose levels. While 11.1% of participants exhibited symptoms of anxiety, 74.4% had depressive symptoms. Our analysis showed the factors associated with anxiety symptoms to be perceived interference and misguided support behaviors. Moreover, perceived interference, perceived severity, and outcome expectancies significantly contributed to the manifestation of depressive symptoms (p<0.05). Conclusion: To attain more effective diabetes management, it seems key to reinforcing family health centers and securing comprehensive diabetes-specific services and training in family health centers. Moreover, the multifaceted factors and psychological aspects of diabetes should be considered in the planning of diabetes-oriented services.
Keywords : Diabetes mellitus, Tip 2, Anksiyete, Depresyon, Erişkin

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