Table 4. Impairment in medical students with and without depression and suicidal ideation in mainland China in 2012 (N=314).
| Variable | Not Impaired | Impaired | p | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n(%) | n(%) | Lower | Upper | ||
| By PHQ Score | |||||
| PHQ* < 10 | 122(45) | 152(55) | < 0.0001 | 17.2† | 23.4† |
| PHQ* ≥ 10 | 3(8) | 37(93) | |||
| By Suicidal Ideation | |||||
| SI** = 0 | 122(42) | 168(58) | 0.004 | 8.7‡ | 13.9‡ |
| SI**> 0 | 3(13) | 21(88) | |||
* Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (≥10=depressed; <10=not depressed)
**Suicidal ideation (SI=0: no; SI >0: with)
† impaired students with and without depression
‡ impaired students with and without suicidal ideation