Prevalence and predictors of depression among general surgery residents.
Am J Surg
; 213(2): 313-317, 2017 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-28017297
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Recent resident suicides have highlighted the need to address depression among medical trainees. This study sought to identify the prevalence and predictors of depression among surgical residents.METHODS:
Surgical residents at a single institution were surveyed. Depression and personal traits were assessed using validated measures; participant demographics were also obtained.RESULTS:
73 residents completed the survey (response rate 63%). 36% met criteria for at least mild depression, of which 20% met criteria for moderate to severe depression. In multivariate linear regression analyses controlling for demographic factors, trait emotional intelligence alone was a significant inverse predictor of depression (ß = -0.60, p < 0.001).CONCLUSIONS:
Depression is prevalent among general surgery residents. Identifying protective factors and at-risk populations may allow for effective initiatives to be developed to address depression, and optimize the mental health of trainees.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
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Assunto principal:
Cirurgia Geral
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Depressão
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Internato e Residência
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article