Prevalence and association of various socio-clinical variables with diabetes distress in a rural diabetic population of Jammu District, India

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The prevalence of diabetes distress was 32.68% among rural diabetic patients, indicating a significant mental health concern.
Gender, age, literacy levels, and family history of diabetes were significantly associated with the level of distress (p<0.05).
Clinical factors such as BMI, co-morbidities, diabetes duration, and treatment modality also showed significant associations (p<0.05).
Early screening for diabetes distress is essential, as nearly one-third of this population exhibits concerning distress levels.

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Cross-sectional study reveals 32.68% prevalence of diabetes distress in rural patients, highlighting socio-clinical associations.

Hameed et al. (2025) studied this question.

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