ArticleJournal of clinical psychology in medical settings2020
Prevalence and Predictors of Depression Among Medical Residents in Western Saudi Arabia.
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- Depression and depressive symptoms in physicians prior to the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Adults in Saudi Arabia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2000-2022).Depression and anxiety · 2023Pooled it
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- Comparison of depressive symptoms among emergency physicians and the general population in China: a cross-sectional study based on national data.Human resources for health · 2024Article
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- The mental health of healthcare workers in GCC countries during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2023Review
- Prevalence of Depression and Burnout among Family Medicine Residents in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia.Health psychology research · 2023Article
- Prevalence and determinants of depression among primary healthcare workers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2020.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
- Prevalence of depressive symptoms and excessive daytime sleepiness in a cohort of Saudi doctors under training: A cross sectional study.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2021Article
- Mental Health Issues among Physicians in Saudi Arabia: A Scoping Review.Saudi journal of medicine & medical sciencesReview
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Abstract
There is evidence of a higher depression rate among resident physicians compared to the general population. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depression and assess its severity and predictors among physician residents in Jeddah, Western Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using the self-administered Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). This study included 149 medical residents. More than half (53%) were female and 43% were married. A diagnosis of depression (mild to severe) was identified in 75.8% of the participants (mild in 35.6%, moderate in 34.2%, and severe depression in 6.0%). Residents in surgery and emergency programs were at an increased risk for moderate-to-severe depression (OR 2.60, 95% CI 1.13, 5.98; OR 4.90, 95% CI 1.08, 22.20; respectively). Mental health programs for resident physicians would facilitate the early detection of depression and mental disorders. However, adequate mentoring, managing workloads, and social off-duty activities are always vital.
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