Prevalence of Depression among Postgraduate Residents and Its Associated Factors in Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Background: Numerous studies have established that psychological disorders among residents are a widespread occurrence around the world. Because physicians play a critical role in maintaining a healthy society, their health and well-being are paramount. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression among residents. Methods: The study was conducted in Al-Madinah Almunawarah, the capital of Al-Madinah province, from July to December 2020. The sample and initial data were collected all medical resident in all department. Data were recorded & analyzed in SPSS version 26. Results: In this study 270 participants were included, with 151(55.9%) men rest were female. The majority of participants 242(89.6%) were between the ages of 25-30 years. The majority of participants 153(56.7%) were single, while 111(41.1%) were married; also, 6(2.2%) were divorced. Depression was detected in 15.18% of our research participants. According to Beck's Depression Inventory, the majority of participants in our research had a score of 1-10, 229(84.8%), followed by a score of 11-16, 17(6.3%), and a score of 21-30, 14(5.2%). When a comparison analysis was performed, the age group and shift per month were shown to be statistically significant P<0.001. Conclusion: This study revealed that, one in every seven residents suffers from depression Residents may benefit from a postgraduate student counseling facility to assist them in coping with depression, anxiety, and stress-related problems.