Research Article: Association of systemic immune inflammation index with depression among adult type 2 diabetic patients in a tertiary hospital, Ethiopia, 2022
Abstract:
Background: The inflammatory and hormonal aspects of T2DM can influence the development or worsening of depressive symptoms. While most of the burden had due consideration, the mental health impact of T2DM such as depression is often unnoticed, undiagnosed, or untreated. Despite some studies exploring depression in Ethiopian T2DM patients, none have investigated the predictive role of the Systemic Immune inflammation Index (SII) in depression.
Introduction:
Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression and its association with the Systemic Immune Inflammation Index (SII), socio-economic factors, and behavioral predictors among adult T2DM patients at Jigjiga University Comprehensive Specialized (JJU CS) Hospital.
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