Depression In Physicians-In-Training and its association with screen time and duration of sleep a Cross-sectional Study
Journal Title: Harsukh Educational Charitable Society International Journal of Community Health and Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: This study is done to understand prevalence and factors associated depression in physicians-In training. There is a need to understand if depression in medical students is associated with risk factors like use of screen based entertainment and duration of sleep on daily basis. Material and Methods: The study design was cross sectional. Self administered standard questionnaire i.e. PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire) was utilized for categorization into major and minor depression. The questionnaire was administered to 146 second semester medical students of M.B.B.S. Information was collected regarding average duration of time spent daily on screen based entertainment, and that devoted to sleep. Results : Out of the total 132 medical students, 52.27% students had some form of depression. Prevalence of major depression in medical students was found to be 18.18%. A total of 13 students (10%) were found to have suicidal ideation. Conclusions: Results suggest that prevalence of depression is higher in medical students (18.18%) than general population as was found by similar studies and about 10% students had suicidal ideation. There is also association between sleep deprivation and increased use of screen based entertainment. Students should be provided proper and accessible counseling at the colleges to avoid possible complications of depression.
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Prajakta Naik, A. M. Ferreira
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