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World J Psychiatry. Apr 19, 2026; 16(4): 114081
Published online Apr 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.114081
Published online Apr 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.114081
Table 2 Distribution of depression and anxiety severity among patients with diabetic macular edema, n (%)
| Severity category | Depression (PHQ-9) | Anxiety (GAD-7) |
| Minimal (0-4) | 72 (55.4) | 81 (62.3) |
| Mild (5-9) | 36 (27.7) | 31 (23.8) |
| Moderate (10-14) | 14 (10.8) | 12 (9.2) |
| Moderately severe/severe (≥ 15) | 8 (6.2) | 6 (4.6) |
| Clinical threshold (≥ 10) | 22 (16.9) | 18 (13.8) |
| Any symptoms (≥ 5) | 58 (44.6) | 49 (37.7) |
| Comorbid depression and anxiety | 36 (27.7) |
- Citation: Jin YL, Li SW, Wang YM, Lu B, Wang XN, Long D. Association between depression, anxiety, and treatment adherence in patients with diabetic macular edema. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(4): 114081
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i4/114081.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.114081