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Prevalence of depressive symptoms and its burden on neurological practice in urban Egypt: a cross-sectional study.
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Neurologists, as specialists in a high-stress field, which hold lots of mental and emotional stressors. The complexity of neurological conditions, the extended working hours, and the emotional burden of managing chronic or terminal patients contributes to a stressful work environment. Globally, studies have shown that healthcare professionals, particularly those in specialties of high demand like neurology, are at risk of depression and burnout. This study aims to assess the prevalence of depressive symptoms among neurologists in Egypt. Help identify the risk factors that contribute to these depressive symptoms. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Egyptian neurologists working in both public and private healthcare institutions. Participants in the study completed the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) to assess the severity of depressive symptoms. Data on demographics, job satisfaction, shift duration, workload and overall job satisfaction were also collected and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Out of 138 neurologists surveyed, nearly half (43.5%) reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms. Those with a prior diagnosis of depression were especially affected-more than 8 in 10 (82.4%, 95% CI 66.2%-91.7%) reported significant symptoms, compared to just over a third (37.5%, 95% CI 28.8%-47.1%) of those without a known history (p < 0.001). Higher depression scores were also linked to early career stage and longer working hours. Over half of the neurologists with less than three years of experience (53.1%) and those working more than 80 h per week (56.3%) screened positive for moderate to severe depression. These findings highlight a high burden of depressive symptoms among Egyptian neurologists, particularly those early in their careers or with a prior history of depression, emphasizing the urgent need for targeted mental health interventions and systemic workplace reforms.
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