Factors related to Risk Level for Depression using the Principles of PBRI’s Model in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Abstract

     The purpose of this cross-sectional survey research was to study the factors associated with the risk of depression according to the SBC model in type 2 diabetic patients who received services at the 60th Anniversary Chalermprakiat Health Center, Nawaminthara, Ban Hua Khlong Laem, Hua Sai District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The sample consisted of 80 people. The data collection instrument was a 3-part questionnaire consisting of personal factors, factors related to diabetes, and an 11-question (11Q) depression assessment form based on the SBC model. The Cronbach's alpha value was 0.8. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Fisher's exact test.

      The results of the study found that 26.25 percent of patients had depression. Factors related to depression included the duration of diabetes, physical comorbidities, in which brain and cerebrovascular diseases, and blood sugar levels in the past 2-3 months had statistically significant relationships at the levels of .002, .000, .009, and .019, respectively.

      Conclusion: Type 2 diabetic patients have a high prevalence of depression. Therefore, screening and assessment for depression in type 2 diabetic patients should be conducted at least twice a year to detect new patients. Patients with long-term diabetes and those with physical comorbidities should be monitored. In addition, future research should expand depression screening to other populations, such as the elderly or patients with other chronic diseases, to increase the coverage of patient care.