Abstract

DORTA, Luis et al. Depression risk patients with type 2 Diabetes (DM2) by year of development: Center Aragua Diabetologist 2011. Comunidad y Salud [online]. 2014, vol.12, n.2, pp.33-38. ISSN 1690-3293.

In this study had as objective to describe the risk of depression in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to years of evolution Diabetologico Center in Maracay, Aragua State. It was a cross sectional study with 45 patients, in whom was evaluated risk of depression with test "Yesavage" in its shortened version. Demographic variables were recorded and antiquity of diagnosis (0 to 5.6 to 9 and >10 years). The results reported average age 60 years; 57% female, 43% male; married 47 %, occupation in the Home 55 %; 54% schooling which primary studies were carried out and the risk of depression was in >10 years of evolution, was presented in the 80% depression established and with a 20% risk for depression, the degree of primary education is a key factor in living conditions that favors the risks and chronic complications of diabetes. Finally the patients with DM2 with more than 10 years of evolution, with female-dominated occupation of the home and with an average age of 67 years, are important determinants of quality of life. It is recommended the development of educational programs that enable them to generate changes in the style of life and decrease risk factors.

Keywords : depression; diabetes mellitus type 2; life of styles; isk factors.

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