Table 2. Prevalence of major depressive disorder using PHQ-9.
PHQ-9: Patient Health Questionnaire 9
| Variables | Values |
| Depression score, mean ± SD | 8.48 ± 6.62 |
| Major depressive disorder | Frequency (Percentage) |
| Yes (score ≥10) | 29 (42.0%) |
| No (score <10) | 40 (58.0%) |
| Depression Severity | |
| Minimal (score 1 – 4) | 24 (34.8%) |
| Mild (score 5 – 9) | 16 (23.2%) |
| Moderate (score 10 – 14) | 15 (21.7%) |
| Moderately severe (score 15 – 19) | 10 (14.5%) |
| Severe (score 20 – 27) | 04 (05.8%) |