Self-report of depressed mood and depression in women with type 2 diabetes

Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2004 Apr-May;25(3):243-60. doi: 10.1080/01612840490274750.

Abstract

The purpose of this cross-sectional analysis (N = 53) was to (a) describe the self-reported prevalence of depressed mood and depression in women with type 2 diabetes; (b) to describe the antidepressive agents and dosages prescribed for depression treatment in women with type 2 diabetes; and (c) to examine differences in diabetes-related health outcomes (physiologic, psychosocial, and health functioning variables) with respect to depressed mood. Forty-four percent of women in this sample reported a depressed mood and 34% of the sample reported a history of depression. The majority of women with a history of depression were taking an antidepressive agent at the time of assessment (94%). Most women were treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Women with depressed mood demonstrated poorer psychosocial adjustment and health functioning compared to women without a depressed mood; however, no differences in physiological outcomes were demonstrated. Only 18% of the participants were currently being treated with psychotherapy in conjunction with medication. Further research on this understudied population is indicated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Depression / diagnosis*
  • Depression / drug therapy
  • Depression / epidemiology*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / epidemiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Paroxetine / therapeutic use
  • Prevalence
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Self-Assessment*

Substances

  • Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
  • Paroxetine