1315 – Screening And Correlates Of Depression And Hba1c In Uae Women With Diabetes

Abstract

Purpose

The aim was to identify the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics of UAE women with diabetes and depression and to explore any differences between depressed and non-depressed patients in relation to depression glycemic control.

Design and methods

One hundred eighty two patients completed the Beck Depression Inventory-II. Glycemic control was assessed by glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c).

Findings

Ninety two of patients were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. A statistically significant relationship was found between national status and level of depression among the diabetic sample. At least half of these women showed poor glycemic control (HbA1c levels >7.5). A statistically significant relationship exists between depression status and type of diabetes. There is also a strong relationship between HbA1c level and depression level.

Practice implications

Early detection of depression among UAE women with diabetes is crucial to enhance treatment regimen adherence and glycemic control.