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. 2024 Aug 3;16(8):e66092. doi: 10.7759/cureus.66092

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%)