Table 3.
Comparison of Depression, Perceived Social Support and Quality of Life in Participants by Profession of HCPs
| Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist | Resident Physician/Medical Student | Nurse/Midwife | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHQ total score | 7.4 ± 5.7 | 8.6 ± 6.8 | 9.0 ± 6.2 | 0.166 |
| Depression | ||||
| Normal | 44 (45.8) | 13 (27.7) | 25 (24.3) | 0.074 |
| Minimal Symptom | 22 (22.9) | 16 (34) | 36 (35) | |
| Minor depression | 18 (18.8) | 9 (19.1) | 20 (19.4) | |
| Major depression (moderately severe) | 8 (8.3) | 4 (8.5) | 15 (14.6) | |
| Major depression (severe) | 4 (4.2) | 5 (10.6) | 7 (6.8) | |
| Perceived social support | ||||
| Family support | 5.7 [5–6.5] | 5.7 [5–6.4] | 5.7 [5.2–6.5] | 0.940 |
| Friend support | 5.7 [5–6.2] | 5.5 [4.5–6.2] | 5.7 [4.7–6.5] | 0.418 |
| Other types of social support | 5.7 [5.1–6.5] | 5.7 [5.2–6.5] | 6 [5.3–6.5] | 0.633 |
| Quality of life |
90 [80–100] |
95 [87.5–100] |
90 [75–100] |
0.050 |
|
Physical aspect: Physical functioning Limitations due to physical health Pain General health | ||||
| 75 [25–100] | 50 [25–87.5] | 50 [25–70] | 0.476 | |
| 90 [55–100] | 80 [51.2–100] | 75 [55–100] | 0.300 | |
| 85 [60–95] | 65 [55–85] | 70 [55–80] | 0.002 | |
|
Mental aspect: Social functioning Energy/fatigue Limitations due to emotional problems Emotional well-being |
62.5 [5087.5] |
50 [37.5–62.5] |
50 [37.5–62.5] |
0.003 |
| 60 [45–70] | 50 [32.5–67.5] | 50 [35–70] | 0.182 | |
| 66.7 [33.3–100] | 33.3 [33.3–100] | 50 [0–100] | 0.827 | |
| 68 [44–76] | 56 [40–72] | 56 [44–72] | 0.208 |
Notes: Data are mean ± SD, number (%), or median (IQR); P-values calculate by One way of ANOVA, Chi-square test or Kruskal Wallis Test.