This observational study aims to estimate the prevalence and severity of depression in HCWs in cardiothoracic surgery departments in Baghdad City, Iraq, using a self-administered PHQ-9 questionnaire. The main questions it aims to answer are:
What is the prevalence of depression among cardiothoracic surgery healthcare workers? How is the severity of depression distributed within this group? Are there specific occupational or demographic factors associated with higher levels of depression?
Participants will:
Fill out the PHQ-9 in order to measure the severity of depressive symptoms at a specific moment in time.
Demographic and occupational details such as age, gender, years of experience and position held should be taken to look for possible relationship with depression.
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.
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.
The study targets cardiothoracic surgical departments' health care workers in Baghdad's hospitals. This encompasses cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, perfusionists, and many related personnel who mostly come into direct contact with the patients. These persons work in conditions that may trigger mental health problems, such as extended working hours, intricate processes, and acute status of patients. The participants are chosen to be at least 18 years old, with different years of experience, and diagnosed to determine the rate of depression in the mentioned specific medical line.
Cohort
Cross-sectional
Not listed
Prevalence of Depression
Proportion of cardiothoracic surgery HCWs at Al-Kadhimiya Teaching Hospital who exhibit depressive symptoms.
Severity of Depression
The severity of depression in this study will be determined based on the scores obtained from the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). The PHQ-9 categorizes depression severity as follows: Minimal depression: Scores 0-4, indicating little to no symptoms. Mild depression: Scores 5-9, suggesting occasional symptoms that may not significantly affect daily functioning. Moderate depression: Scores 10-14, indicating more frequent symptoms that can interfere with daily life. Moderately severe depression: Scores 15-19, showing pronounced symptoms that significantly impact daily activities. Severe depression: Scores 20-27, with symptoms that are debilitating.
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
The total score can range from 0 to 27. Higher scores indicate greater severity of depression.
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