Depressive symptoms and self-care dimensions in older adults with type 2 diabetes

A cross-sectional study

Authors

  • Maria Cristina Lins Universidade Federal da Paraíba – UFPB, Escola Técnica de Saúde – ETS, João Pessoa – PB, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8069-5492
  • Lia Raquel de Carvalho Viana Universidade Federal da Paraíba – UFPB, Escola Técnica de Saúde – ETS, João Pessoa – PB, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4220-906X
  • Gerlania Rodrigues Salviano Ferreira Universidade Federal da Paraíba – UFPB, Escola Técnica de Saúde – ETS, João Pessoa – PB, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6956-9831
  • Cleane Rosa Ribeiro da Silva Universidade Federal da Paraíba – UFPB, Escola Técnica de Saúde – ETS, João Pessoa – PB, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0475-2950
  • Erica Maria Belmiro dos Santos Universidade Federal da Paraíba – UFPB, Escola Técnica de Saúde – ETS, João Pessoa – PB, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7047-0604
  • Ana Luísa Fernandes Vieira de Melo Universidade Federal da Paraíba – UFPB, Escola Técnica de Saúde – ETS, João Pessoa – PB, Brasil.
  • Cecília Alexandrina de Farias Pontes Universidade Federal da Paraíba – UFPB, Escola Técnica de Saúde – ETS, João Pessoa – PB, Brasil.
  • Kátia Neyla de Freitas Macedo Costa Universidade Federal da Paraíba – UFPB, Escola Técnica de Saúde – ETS, João Pessoa – PB, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2054-6943

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35699/2316-9389.2025.47819

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Aged, Depression, Self Care, Health of the Elderly, Cross-section Studies

Abstract

Objective: to correlate depressive symptoms with self-care among older adults with type 2 diabetes. Methods: this is a cross-sectional, quantitative study grounded in the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guideline. It was conducted in Family Health Units with a sample of 144 older adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. To obtain the data, a semi-structured instrument was used, encompassing aspects related to the sociodemographic profile of the individuals, as well as the application of the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale, in addition to the use of the Diabetes Self-Care Questionnaire. Results: it was observed that 24.3% of participants exhibited symptoms indicative of depression, while a higher adherence to self-care practices related to medication management was reported. Regarding the relationship between the scales, a negative and inversely proportional correlation emerged between depressive symptoms and both physical activity (p = 0.010) and foot care (p = 0.006). In the regression analysis, in the final model, the variable “depressive symptoms” remained significantly and negatively associated with the self-care dimensions “Physical activity” (p = 0.010) and “Care with the feet” (p = 0.006). Conclusions: the increase in depressive symptoms is an indicator of a lower level of self-care in physical activity and Care with the feet

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