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Prevalence of Depression in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Trinidad and Tobago

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Vol 62, Issue 7: Sept (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.329

Pages:

628–31

Synopsis:

The prevalence of depression in Type 2 diabetic patients was 17.9%. Females and patients with co-existing medical complications had higher levels of depression. It is recommended that psychological screening be done at diabetic health clinics to aid in better control, quality of life and longevity.

ABSTRACT

Background: Depression is a common problem among those suffering from diabetes mellitus. The dual diagnoses of a chronic medical disease and mental disorder, symptomatic presentation and stringent treatment regimen are sources of psychological distress for patients and present a major challenge for healthcare workers.

Received:

18 Dec, 2012

Accepted:

19 Feb, 2013

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e-Published: 22 Jan, 2014

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A Survey of Patients with Substance Use Disorders at Government Treatment Facilities in The Bahamas

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 7: Sept (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.250

Pages:

610–4

Synopsis:

The trans-shipment of illicit substances through the islands of The Bahamas, during the late 1960s, early 1970s and decade of the 1980s has had a negative impact. This dissertation determines the characteristics of patients presenting to government treatment facilities over a six-month period who meet the criteria for substance use disorders.