Table 3.
Prevalence of depression among the healthcare workers (n=516).
| Normal | Mild | PHQ-9 (Depression, %) Moderate | Moderately severe | Severe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 253 (49.03) | 168 (32.56) | 69 (13.37) | 22 (4.26) | 4 (0.78) |
| Occupation | |||||
| Doctor | 215 (50.83) | 152 (35.93) | 36 (8.51) | 16 (3.78) | 4 (0.95) |
| Nurses | 38 (43.68) | 14 (16.09) | 31 (35.63) | 4 (4.60) | - |
| Others | - | 2 (33.33) | 2 (33.33) | 2 (33.33) | - |
| Gender | |||||
| Male | 104 (45.22) | 76 (33.04) | 38 (16.52) | 10 (4.35) | 2 (0.87) |
| Female | 76 (33.04) | 92 (32.17) | 31 (10.84) | 12 (4.20) | 2 (0.70) |
| Caring for COVID-19 patients | |||||
| Yes | 171 (48.44) | 124 (35.13) | 38 (10.76) | 16 (4.53) | 4 (1.13) |
| No | 82 (50.31) | 44 (26.99) | 31 (19.02) | 6 (3.68) | - |
| Available mental health services | |||||
| Yes | 57 (50.44) | 30 (26.55) | 22 (19.47) | 4 (3.54) | - |
| No | 196 (48.64) | 138 (34.24) | 47 (11.66) | 18 (4.47) | 4 (0.99) |