scholarly journals Prevalence of Depression Among Post-Graduate Medical Trainees: A Multi-Centre Survey

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Zaman ◽  
MA Rahim ◽  
AH Khan ◽  
SH Habib ◽  
MM Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Medical Trainees ◽  
Moderate Depression ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Objectives: To describe the prevalence of depression among post-graduate medical students and to evaluate some related risk factors. Methodology: This cross-sectional survey was done in three post-graduate medical teaching institutes in Dhaka, Bangladesh in February 2013. A preformed questionnaire including some demographic, socio-economic and work related variables was used for the purpose and depression was diagnosed and severity assessed by using Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D). Results: A total of 100 post-graduate medical trainees were given a preformed questionnaire. Among them 53 students filled it up properly and sent back in given time (response rate was 53%). Mean age of the respondents was 31.6 years, male and females were almost equally distributed. Depression was present in 21 (39.6%) respondents. Among them 17 (80.9%) had mild depression and 4 (19.1%) had moderate depression. None of the respondents had severe or very severe depression. Increased age, low income, marital status, living away from family, smoking, long working hours and inadequate time for study appeared as important risk factors. Conclusion: Two-fifth of post-graduate medical trainees suffered from mild to moderate depression. This issue should be properly addressed because of its possible impact on training outcome. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/birdem.v4i1.18548 Birdem Med J 2014; 4(1): 18-21

scholarly journals A Cross Sectional Study Of The Prevalence Of Depression Among The Male Post-Graduate Medical Students Of Gauhati Medical College And Hospital, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 262
Author(s):  
Heemanshu Shekhar Gogoi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Common Mental Disorder ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Background: Depression is defined according to the WHO as a common mental disorder, characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration. One-fourth to one-third of the post-graduate medical trainees and residents develop clinical depression at some point in their training period although much higher rates were reported in some other studies. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of depression along with its different degrees among the male post-graduate students in Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. Material and method: This study was performed on 120 male post-graduate medical students according to inclusion and exclusion criterias. The ‘Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)’ was used for evaluating depression. Result: The prevalence of depression among the male post-graduate medical students is 37% (mild depression-16%, moderate depression-14%, severe depression-7% and lastly very severe depression -0%) in Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. Conclusion: This study shows that the male post-graduate medical students are suffering from psychological distress which is leading them into depression. This issue should be properly addressed because of its possible impact on quality of health care services in teaching hospitals and on training outcome.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors for Depression among Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Disease Patients in Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Saeed Alqahtani ◽  
Ahmad Ayed Alshbriqe ◽  
Ahmed A. Awwadh ◽  
Turki Ali Alyami ◽  
Mohammed Saad Alshomrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prolonged Stay ◽  
High Risk Factors ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Getting Lost

Objectives. To identify prevalence and risk factors of depression among caregivers of Alzheimer’ disease (AD) patients. Methods. In a cross-sectional study, 110 caregivers of AD patients participated in this study (51 males and 59 females). Patients data were obtained from patients’ records at Aseer Central Hospital. Depression among caregivers was assessed by using the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression. Results. The age of caregivers ranged from 17 to 85 years (Mean±SD: 41.1±14.0 years). Prevalence of depression among caregivers was 70%. Caregivers were mainly sons/daughters (69.1%) or spouses (11.8%). A total of 33 caregivers (30%) had mild depression while 44 (40%) had moderate depression. Prevalence of depression was significantly higher among caregivers of AD patients who were exposed to repeated falling down (p=0.003), but did not differ significantly among caregivers who were exposed to repeated pneumonia or getting lost. Caregivers’ scores of depression positively correlated with duration of caregivers’ daily stay with AD patients (r=0.272, p=0.004), but did not correlate significantly with either caregivers’ age or patients’ age. Moreover, caregivers’ depression did not differ significantly according to their marital status, educational status, employment status, or monthly income. Conclusions. Prevalence of depression among AD caregiver is high. Risk factors for depression include patients’ exposure to repeated falls and prolonged stay with patients. Therefore, psychiatric care should be provided to caregivers, home safety should be maintained to avoid falls, and several persons should interchangeably provide care to AD patients.

Prevalence of depression among post-graduate medical trainees in selected institutions in Eastern Nigeria: A multi-centre study

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 393
Author(s):  
ChineduC Okoli ◽  
Imoh Ibiok ◽  
MadukaD Ughasoro ◽  
ChinemelumD Emegoakor ◽  
StanleyN C Anyanwu
Keyword(s):  
Multi Centre Study ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Centre Study ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Medical Trainees ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Chronic Renal Failure Undergoing Hemodialysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Shahraki ◽  
Mansoor Shakiba ◽  
Seyedeh Yasaman Ghasemi-Aliabadi
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Chronic Renal Failure ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
High Level

Background: Chronic renal failure is a disabling condition with multiple complication such as depression and anxiety; they are common in hemodialysis patients and have negatively effect on quality of life. In this study we investigate the prevalence of depression and anxiety in Zahedan hemodialysis patients. Methods: A total 200 patients undergoing regular hemodialysis for more than six months included in this descriptive cross-sectional study. After consent The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression and anxiety (HAM-D7) in a version translated into and adapted to Persian, were used. Results: The patients median age was (43.06 ± 16.11) years and 38.5% was male. Mild depression was observed in (15) 7.5%, moderate in (81) 40.5% and sever depression in (104) 52% of patients. In this study 19.5% (39) of patients has moderate anxiety and 80.5% (161) patients with sever anxiety. A significant correlation was found between duration of dialysis, older age and depression. But there wasn’t any relationship between age and duration of dialysis with anxiety. Anxiety and depression found without any significant differences in both males and females. Conclusion: We found high level of depression an anxiety in Zahedan hemodialysis patients.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Diabetic Patients in an Outpatient Diabetes Clinic

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra D. Khan ◽  
Janet Lutale ◽  
Sibtain M. Moledina
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Diabetes Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Moderate Depression ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Diabetes Patients

Despite adequate treatment for diabetes, it is estimated that 15%- 20% of people with diabetes are struggling with a moderate to severe form of depression daily. Little is known about depression in diabetes in East Africa, particularly in Tanzania. The study is aimed at determining the prevalence of depression and associated factors among patients with diabetes. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at the diabetes clinic of Muhimbili National Hospital. The 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ 9) scale was used to assess presence of depressive symptoms among diabetes patients at the clinic. In addition, patient’s sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were obtained and analysed for their association with depression. A total of 353 participants were recruited, of whom 229 (64.9%) patients were female and 156 (44.2%) were aged between 41 and 60 years. The overall prevalence of depression among diabetes patients at the diabetes clinic was 87%. Most (56.7%) had minimal depression, 22.1% had mild depression, and 8.2% had moderate depression. None had severe depression. Factors independently associated with a diagnosis of mild to moderate depression were being on insulin therapy and being a current smoker. There was a high prevalence of depression in this diabetic population. Majority of patients had minimal depression but about 30% had either mild or moderate depression. A holistic approach that focuses on the identification and management of depression among patients with diabetes is recommended.

Knowledge, attitude and perception regarding e-cigarette among post graduate medical trainees in Pakistan

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaista Ghazal ◽  
Saima Akhter ◽  
Hafsa Waqar Aziz ◽  
Usman Ali Warraich ◽  
Wasib Hussain Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Post Graduate ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Medical Trainees

scholarly journals Risk Factors of Carbohydrate Consumption among Adult Women In Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Firdaus Firdaus Daus ◽  
Rimbawan Rimbawan ◽  
Dodik Briawan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Rural Settlement ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Carbohydrate Consumption ◽  
Urban Rural

The aims of study were to analyze risk factors of carbohydrate consumption among adult women aged 19-49 years in Indonesia such as Body Mass Indexs (BMI), ages, education level, tipe of occupation, house hold income and urban-rural settlement. The study used data of the Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) 2010 of the Health Reseach and Development Agency of the Ministry of Helath, which was designed as a cross sectional survey. Total sample woman age 19-49 years was 52044 were selected for analysis. A multiple logistic regression model was applied to analyze the risk factors. The prevalence of consumption carbohidrate below 60% of energy adequancy from carbohydrate among woman was 31,6%. The results showed that the significant risk factor of carbohydrate consumption among adult woman were education level (OR for low education= 0.830, CI: 0.776-0.887), household income (OR for low income= 0.905, CI: 0.870-0.942) and urban-rural settlement (OR for rural= 0.564, CI: 0.542-0.587). Normal BMI, high education level, woman with occupation, high household income and urban settlement are protective factors for carbohydrate consumption. 

scholarly journals Psychiatric Manifestations and Associated Risk Factors among Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 in Edo State, Nigeria.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther O Okogbenin ◽  
Omonefe J Seb-Akahomen ◽  
Osahogie I. Edeawe ◽  
Mary Ehimigbai ◽  
Helen Eboreime ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
The Impact

Objective The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had devastating effects globally. These effects are likely to result in mental health problems at different levels. Although studies have reported the mental health burden of the pandemic on the general population and frontline health workers, the impact of the disease on the mental health of patients in COVID-19 treatment and isolation centres have been understudied in Africa. We estimated the prevalence of depression and anxiety and associated risk factors in hospitalized persons with COVID-19. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 489 patients with COVID-19 at the three government-designated treatment and isolation centres in Edo State, Nigeria. The 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) tool were used to assess depression and anxiety respectively. Binary logistic regression was applied to determine risk factors of depression and anxiety. Results Of the 489 participants, 49.1% and 38.0% had depressive and anxiety symptoms respectively. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and combination of both were 16.2%, 12.9% and 9.0% respectively. Moderate-severe symptoms of COVID-19, ≥14 days in isolation, worrying about the outcome of infection and stigma increased the risk of having depression and anxiety. Additionally, being separated/divorced increased the risk of having depression and having comorbidity increased the risk of having anxiety. Conclusion A substantial proportion of our participants experienced depression, anxiety and a combination of both especially in those who had the risk factors we identified. The findings underscore the need to address these risk factors early in the course of the disease and integrate mental health interventions into COVID-19 management guidelines.

scholarly journals Tuberculosis risk factors in Lephalale local municipality of Limpopo province, South Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Takalani G Tshitangano ◽  
T M Ramaliba ◽  
H A Akinsola ◽  
M Thendele
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Treatment Interruption ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Rural Settlement ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Local Municipality

Lephalale local municipality is the leading sub-district in Limpopo province with 9.8% of deaths caused by tuberculosis. This study aimed to describe the risk factors for TB in Lephalale local municipality. A quantitative descriptive, cross-sectional survey design was used to target 148 registered TB patients aged 18 years and above in the sub-district’s 6 clinics. Approval and ethical clearance was obtained from the relevant authorities (SHS/15/PH/14/2006). Only respondents who agreed in writing to be part of the study were included. Ethical research principles were observed. A researcher-developed self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. The data were analysed using the statistical Package for Social Sciences® version 22.0. Of 148 respondents, a high proportion of diagnosed TB patients (43.24%) were receiving less than R1 000 per month; the majority (53.38%) were unemployed; 22% were overcrowded in a single room; 31.8% had skipped taking TB medication at some point; 12% had previously worked in the mining industries; 37.16% never opened windows: 39.19% were from a rural settlement. TB risk factors in Lephalale include overcrowding, inadequate ventilation, TB treatment interruption, rural settlement, working in a mine, and low income. Educating communities about improving ventilation and treatment adherence as well as community empowerment with entrepreneurial skills might assist. (Full text of the research articles are available online at www.medpharm.tandfonline.com/ojfp) S Afr Fam Pract 2017; DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2017.1304734

scholarly journals Tobacco Use and Associated Risk Factors in Burkina Faso: Results from a Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Bonnechère ◽  
Cissé Kadari ◽  
Millogo Tiéba ◽  
Ouédraogo H. Gautier ◽  
Garanet Franck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
World Health ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Tobacco is a leading preventable cause of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Studies characterizing the prevalence of tobacco use in low-income countries are lacking. This study describes the prevalence of tobacco use in Burkina Faso and its associated factors. Methods : Data from the 2013 Burkina Faso World Health Organization (WHO) Stepwise approach to Surveillance (STEPS) were analyzed. The prevalence of any tobacco product use, cigarette smoking, and other tobacco use was calculated. Logistic regression analyses identified factors associated with tobacco use. Overall, 4,691 people were included in this analysis. Results: The prevalence of any tobacco use was 19.8% (95% CI: 18.4–21.2). Tobacco use was higher for men (29.2% [27.0–31.5]) than women (11.8% [10.3–13.4]). The prevalence of smoked tobacco was 11.3% (10.3–12.4), with a significantly higher prevalence among men (24.5% [22.1–27.0]) than women (0.1% [0.01–0.3]). The overall prevalence of other tobacco use was 8.9% (7.4–10.7), with lower values for men (5.6% [4.1–7.2]) compared to women (11.7% [9.4–14.1]). Tobacco smoking among men was significantly associated with an increased age and alcohol consumption. The analysis of risk factors for other tobacco use stratified by gender showed that age, education, residence, and alcohol consumption were significantly associated with consumption for women, and age and alcohol consumption for men. Conclusion: Tobacco use is common in Burkina Faso. To effectively reduce tobacco use in Burkina Faso, a comprehensive tobacco control program should consider associated factors, such as gender, age, and alcohol consumption.

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