Research Article

Correlates of Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults with Diabetes

Table 1

Sample characteristics on study variables.

Mean (SD) (%)Sample range

Depressive Symptoms2.73 (2.96)0–14
Age73.35 (6.09)65–90
Education13.50 (2.65)2–20
Income5.05 (1.95)1–9
Female gender129 (52.44)
Married117 (47.56)
Race
 Caucasian126 (51.22)
 African American110 (44.72)
 Other 10 (4.07)
Neuropathy109 (44.31)
Stroke14 (5.69)
Respiratory issues52 (21.14)
Arthritis176 (71.54)
Cardiac issues58 (23.58)
Cognitive function23.37 (5.59)8–39
Diabetes distress3.85 (2.51)2–12