Factors associated with diabetes distress and depression in diabetes mellitus patients in rural East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia

Introduction: Patients with diabetes mellitus frequently experience depression and diabetes distress. Patients with diabetes mellitus who experience depression, diabetic distress, or both can find it difficult to manage their condition on their own, which can lead to complications, lower quality of life, or even death. The purpose of this research is to identify the risk variables for depression and diabetes distress in individuals with diabetes mellitus. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted from February to April 2023. consecutive sampling (n=72) was used to choose the study’s sample. Patients with diabetes mellitus between 25 and 65 years and conscious (capacity to relate to oneself and surroundings) are inclusion criteria. The binary logistic regression test and Chi-Square were utilized in the data analysis. Results: The results of multivariate analysis showed a significant relationship between glycemic control (AOR: 3.151.95 % CI: 1.014-9.794, p-value 0.047) and diabetes distress.