Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0348697

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0348697

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Depression and Diabetes: Prevalence, diagnosis and help-seeking: Influence on depression, glycemic control and quality of life. Depression has been reported to be twice as prevalent and more persistent in individuals with diabetes than in the general population. The current research will investigate the point-prevalence of depression in a large sample of Australian diabetic outpatients using a case-finding instrument (CES-D) and follow-up structured clinical interview where appropriate. Demographic, medical, and psychological correlates of depressiono will be investigated. The effects of the screening procedure and diagnosis on help-seeking behaviour, course of the depression, self-care, and glycemic control as well as qualtiy of life will be evaluated after six months.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 16-06-2003

End Date: 31-12-2007

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $69,099.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Mental Health | Psychology | Endocrinology | Health, Clinical And Counselling Psychology |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Mental health | Endocrine organs and diseases (incl. diabetes) | Behaviour and health

Other Keywords

Behaviour and health | Endocrine organs and diseases (incl. diabetes) | Endocrinology | Health, Clinical And Counselling Psychology | Mental Health | Mental health | Psychology

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