Prevalence of depression and suicide ideation in Hong Kong doctors: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Depression amongst physicians can lead to poor individual and institutional outcomes. This study examined the prevalence and factors associated with depression and suicidal ideation amongst doctors in Hong Kong. Doctors who graduated from medical school at the University of Hong Kong betwee...

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Autores principales:	Amy Pui Pui Ng, Weng Yee Chin, Eric Yuk Fai Wan, Julie Chen, Chak Sing Lau
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Publicado:	Nature Portfolio 2021
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:7664f9969025484e8bbcfacfed6b3ec42021-12-02T17:17:39ZPrevalence of depression and suicide ideation in Hong Kong doctors: a cross-sectional study10.1038/s41598-021-98668-42045-2322https://doaj.org/article/7664f9969025484e8bbcfacfed6b3ec42021-09-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-98668-4https://doaj.org/toc/2045-2322Abstract Depression amongst physicians can lead to poor individual and institutional outcomes. This study examined the prevalence and factors associated with depression and suicidal ideation amongst doctors in Hong Kong. Doctors who graduated from medical school at the University of Hong Kong between 1995 and 2014 were invited to participate in a survey measuring depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation and thoughts of self-harm, lifestyle behaviours, career satisfaction and socio-demographic characteristics. Data collection occurred between January and April 2016. The prevalence of screened-positive depression was 16.0% and 15.3% of respondents reported having suicidal ideation. Amongst those with positive depression screening scores, less than half reported having a diagnosed mood disorder. Sleeping fewer hours was associated with higher depression scores (P < 0.001) and an increased odds of meeting the cut-off for depression (P < 0.001). Factors associated with suicidal ideation included being unmarried (P = 0.012) and sleeping fewer hours (P = 0.022). Hong Kong doctors appear to have high rates of undiagnosed depression, and high levels of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideations. There is a need for greater awareness of the morbidity due to depression and to promote better mental health help-seeking among physicians. Barriers to mental health help-seeking need to be addressed and appropriate resources allocated to reduce suffering.Amy Pui Pui NgWeng Yee ChinEric Yuk Fai WanJulie ChenChak Sing LauNature PortfolioarticleMedicineRScienceQENScientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2021)
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description	Abstract Depression amongst physicians can lead to poor individual and institutional outcomes. This study examined the prevalence and factors associated with depression and suicidal ideation amongst doctors in Hong Kong. Doctors who graduated from medical school at the University of Hong Kong between 1995 and 2014 were invited to participate in a survey measuring depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation and thoughts of self-harm, lifestyle behaviours, career satisfaction and socio-demographic characteristics. Data collection occurred between January and April 2016. The prevalence of screened-positive depression was 16.0% and 15.3% of respondents reported having suicidal ideation. Amongst those with positive depression screening scores, less than half reported having a diagnosed mood disorder. Sleeping fewer hours was associated with higher depression scores (P < 0.001) and an increased odds of meeting the cut-off for depression (P < 0.001). Factors associated with suicidal ideation included being unmarried (P = 0.012) and sleeping fewer hours (P = 0.022). Hong Kong doctors appear to have high rates of undiagnosed depression, and high levels of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideations. There is a need for greater awareness of the morbidity due to depression and to promote better mental health help-seeking among physicians. Barriers to mental health help-seeking need to be addressed and appropriate resources allocated to reduce suffering.
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title	Prevalence of depression and suicide ideation in Hong Kong doctors: a cross-sectional study
title_short	Prevalence of depression and suicide ideation in Hong Kong doctors: a cross-sectional study
title_full	Prevalence of depression and suicide ideation in Hong Kong doctors: a cross-sectional study
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Prevalence of depression and suicide ideation in Hong Kong doctors: a cross-sectional study

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