Prevalence and Severity of Depression Among Cardiothoracic Surgery Healthcare Workers in Baghdad: A PHQ-9 Cross-Sectional Study

Launched by AL-NAHRAIN UNIVERSITY · Nov 21, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on understanding how common and severe depression is among healthcare workers in cardiothoracic surgery departments in Baghdad, Iraq. Researchers will use a simple questionnaire called the PHQ-9, which asks participants about their feelings and experiences related to depression. The study aims to find out how many healthcare workers are affected by depression, how severe their symptoms are, and whether certain factors like age, gender, or job position might be linked to higher levels of depression.

Eligible participants include doctors, nurses, and support staff who are currently working in cardiothoracic surgery and can complete the questionnaire. To take part, workers must provide informed consent, meaning they agree to participate and understand the study. Those who have been diagnosed with other mental health issues, are currently being treated for depression, or have not worked in the department for the last three months cannot participate. By taking part in this study, healthcare workers can help shed light on an important issue that affects their well-being and the quality of care they provide.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Healthcare professionals actively working in cardiothoracic surgery departments in Baghdad, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and support staff.
• • Participants who provide informed consent for participation in the study.
• • Able to complete questionnaire form.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals with a previously diagnosed psychiatric condition other than depression that could confound the results.
• • Incomplete or missing responses on the PHQ-9 questionnaire.
• • Refusal to provide informed consent.
• • Participants are currently undergoing treatment for depression or other mental health conditions.
• • Healthcare workers on long-term leave or who have not actively worked in the cardiothoracic surgery department for the past 3 months.