ANXIETY STATUS OF ADMITTED PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to ascertain the frequency of anxiety and its associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (Type 2 DM) who are hospitalized.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed at the department of Endocrinology, MTI-Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar from 1st July 2023 to 31st December 2023. The study comprised of admitted patients of either gender with type 2 DM who were at least 18 years of age. The anxiety status of the patients was assessed by utilizing the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI).

Results: The study comprised of 256 inpatients with type 2 DM, of whom there   122 (47.7%) males and 134 (52.3%) females. The study subject’s mean age was 55.6 ± 9.1 years. The mean duration of DM and mean HbA1c was 9.6 ± 4.5 years and 12.2 ± 2.1 %, respectively. The BAI mean score was 18.46 ± 10.6, with a lowest score of 1 and a maximum score of 47 (Range= 46). Approximately, 74.2% of the study participants had low anxiety, 16.4% had moderate anxiety while 9.4% had potentially concerning level of anxiety. The association of the anxiety status with the duration of DM (<0.001), complications of DM (<0.001) and comorbidities (0.002) was statistically significant.

Conclusion: Majority of the admitted patients with type 2 DM experienced some level of anxiety. It is imperative to identify and treat anxiety in individuals with type 2 DM to enhance their general quality of life.