Introduction: Depression is a serious issue affecting healthcare workers and is a leading cause of disability for both genders. Furthermore, it is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity, responsible for ...Introduction: Depression is a serious issue affecting healthcare workers and is a leading cause of disability for both genders. Furthermore, it is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity, responsible for 4.4 percent of global disability. An estimated 350 million people are currently living with depression worldwide. Objectives: to estimate the prevalence of depression among healthcare workers in Khartoum State in 2022 and determine the associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among healthcare workers in Khartoum State, Sudan, in 2022 using a self-administered electronic questionnaire. Depression was screened using the self-reporting questionnaire (PHQ-9). Descriptive statistics in the form of frequencies and percentages were used to display the data. Odds ratios (ORs) with a 95% confidence interval were estimated using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis to determine associations between depression and related factors. Results: A total of 341 valid responses were received, with a mean age of 33.91. The overall prevalence of depression (PHQ-9 > 8) was 258 (75.6%). The prevalence was significantly associated with marital status (single and divorced), occupation (psychologist), and working department (Emergency Department), showing a p-value of Conclusion: Depression is a serious mental health disorder that affects all people, including healthcare workers, and is a growing problem in Sudan. To address this, healthcare organizations must implement policies and strategies to reduce inequality and protect healthcare workers. A multidisciplinary approach that includes mental health professionals, the Ministry of Health, and universities is needed to prioritize mental health issues and ensure quality care and the overall well-being of both healthcare workers and patients.展开更多
Background: Young adults in Sudan face numerous challenges that make it difficult for them to maintain their mental health. Due to the academic workload and performance expectations, medical students suffer from a hig...Background: Young adults in Sudan face numerous challenges that make it difficult for them to maintain their mental health. Due to the academic workload and performance expectations, medical students suffer from a high prevalence of mental distress. Objectives: to estimate the prevalence of mental distress among medical students and determine the associated factors. Methods: a cross-sectional survey was conducted among medical students in Khartoum, Sudan, using an electronic questionnaire. Mental distress was screened in the period from June 19 to July 30, 2022, using the self-reporting questionnaire (SRQ-20). Descriptive statistics in the form of frequencies and percentages were used to display data. Odds ratios (ORs) with a 95% confidence interval were estimated using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis to determine associations between mental distress and related factors. Results: A total of 432 valid responses were received with a mean age of 20.37. The Overall prevalence of mental distress (SRQ-20 > 8) in medical students was 241 (55.8%). The prevalence was significantly associated with gender (P-Value > 0.001), type of university (P-Value = 0.001), academic level of education (P-Value = 0.026), and family history of mental illness (P-value = 0.001). Conclusion: More than half of the medical students who were screened for mental distress had mental distress. Higher odds are associated with being a female student, attending a private university, studying at a higher academic level, and having a family history of mental illness. This study recommends a review of the academic processes and implementing institutional preventive strategies that target at-risk groups.展开更多
文摘Introduction: Depression is a serious issue affecting healthcare workers and is a leading cause of disability for both genders. Furthermore, it is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity, responsible for 4.4 percent of global disability. An estimated 350 million people are currently living with depression worldwide. Objectives: to estimate the prevalence of depression among healthcare workers in Khartoum State in 2022 and determine the associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among healthcare workers in Khartoum State, Sudan, in 2022 using a self-administered electronic questionnaire. Depression was screened using the self-reporting questionnaire (PHQ-9). Descriptive statistics in the form of frequencies and percentages were used to display the data. Odds ratios (ORs) with a 95% confidence interval were estimated using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis to determine associations between depression and related factors. Results: A total of 341 valid responses were received, with a mean age of 33.91. The overall prevalence of depression (PHQ-9 > 8) was 258 (75.6%). The prevalence was significantly associated with marital status (single and divorced), occupation (psychologist), and working department (Emergency Department), showing a p-value of Conclusion: Depression is a serious mental health disorder that affects all people, including healthcare workers, and is a growing problem in Sudan. To address this, healthcare organizations must implement policies and strategies to reduce inequality and protect healthcare workers. A multidisciplinary approach that includes mental health professionals, the Ministry of Health, and universities is needed to prioritize mental health issues and ensure quality care and the overall well-being of both healthcare workers and patients.
文摘Background: Young adults in Sudan face numerous challenges that make it difficult for them to maintain their mental health. Due to the academic workload and performance expectations, medical students suffer from a high prevalence of mental distress. Objectives: to estimate the prevalence of mental distress among medical students and determine the associated factors. Methods: a cross-sectional survey was conducted among medical students in Khartoum, Sudan, using an electronic questionnaire. Mental distress was screened in the period from June 19 to July 30, 2022, using the self-reporting questionnaire (SRQ-20). Descriptive statistics in the form of frequencies and percentages were used to display data. Odds ratios (ORs) with a 95% confidence interval were estimated using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis to determine associations between mental distress and related factors. Results: A total of 432 valid responses were received with a mean age of 20.37. The Overall prevalence of mental distress (SRQ-20 > 8) in medical students was 241 (55.8%). The prevalence was significantly associated with gender (P-Value > 0.001), type of university (P-Value = 0.001), academic level of education (P-Value = 0.026), and family history of mental illness (P-value = 0.001). Conclusion: More than half of the medical students who were screened for mental distress had mental distress. Higher odds are associated with being a female student, attending a private university, studying at a higher academic level, and having a family history of mental illness. This study recommends a review of the academic processes and implementing institutional preventive strategies that target at-risk groups.
