The Prevalence and Determinants of Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Mogadishu, Somalia: A Cross-Sectional Study

This study found that TIIDM patients had moderately high rates of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms, with a lack of physical activity associated with increased odds of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms. Healthcare workers should screen for psychological symptoms, provide interventions, monitor sedentary patients, and encourage adherence to treatment and physical exercise to reduce mental health burden.