Research Article

Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Attending the Diabetic Clinic at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka: A Descriptive Study

Table 3

Bivariate analysis using chi square showing the risk factors associated with depression.

Risk factor Adjusted Odds Ratio (95CI)

Gender
 Females4.56 (2.22-6.87)
 males1
Civil status
 Single/ widowed/divorced2.44 (1.79-3.33)
 Married1
Education
 Primary and below2.45 (1.77-3.40)
 Secondary and upper1
Peripheral neuropathy
 Yes1.42 (1.03-1.95)
 No1
Occupational Status
 Unemployed1.57 (1.08- 2.28)
 Employed1
Income Level
< Rs 30,0002.21 (1.41- 3.46)
>Rs 30,0001
Current Alcohol Use
 Yes1.34 (1.04-1.95)
 No1
Retinopathy
 Yes1.50 (1.13 – 2.08)
 No1
Family Status
 Extended Family1.43(1.13- 2.86)
 Nuclear Family1