Determination of the Level of Depression among Diabetic Foot Patients at Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Teaching Hospitals

Background: Diabetic foot patients are more likely to have mental disorders such as anxiety and depression, which can a significant impact on emotional psychological performance compared diabetics who not experienced complications. Aims of the study: The study aims assess level depression among diabetic at Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Teaching Hospitals find out relationships between their demographic characteristics. Methodology: conducted by descriptive design cross-sectional, this carried for period 10th October, 2020 1st June, 2021. Anon-probability (accidental) sample including 120 was selected Al-Sadder teaching hospital Al-Furat in Governorate, researcher is using Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale depression. Results: result showed (36.6%) participant moderate Contingency correlation analysis that with number admission, duration current previous amputation, addition, significantly correlated age, economic status, having other chronic diseases. Conclusion: concludes has moderate. Recommendations: recommended when dealing patients, health care workers devote time examining health. Also, predict negative effects social physical