Prevalence of Depression Among Medical Interns in King Khalid University
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: Mental health is regarded as an essential component of health by the World Health Organization. A person could be termed depressed if he/she shows a variable combination of low mood; loss of interest or pleasure; feelings of guilt; low self-esteem; disturbed appetite; disturbed sleep; or disturbed concentration. Medical students are at high risk of different kinds of mental illnesses. It is well known that the pressure of medical school poses tremendous challenges leading to high rates of anxiety and depression among medical students. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression among medical interns at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia. Methods: An cross-sectional survey was conducted amongst 49 male medical interns at King Khalid university via Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Results: 49 male medical interns at King Khalid University were involved in this study. Prevalence of self-identified depression (PHQ - 9 ≥ 5) was found to be 77.6 %, a high percentage of major depressive symptoms were found in smoker group. Conclusion: Depression is prevalent among medical interns. Steps such as education, Support and treatment are required to improve the psychological states of the medical interns.
Authors and Affiliations
Ali Ebrahim Ali Nooli, Abdulelah Ali Ahmed Asiri, Adil Nasser Abdullah Asiri, Mohammad Abdullah Hassan Alqarni, Fahad Mohmmad Shenan Alhilali, Mahdi Abdullah Mohammad Alayafi, Ahmed Rashed Ahmed Alghamdi, Mohammed Abdulrahman Alqahtani, Basim Mohammed Abdullah Dakhilallah, Ibrahim Mahmoud Ajwah
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2017.3.6.027
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