TY  - BOOK
AU  - M Mwita 
AU  - M Beda
AU  - B Kidenya
TI  - Prevalence and Correlates of Depression among Bugando Medical Centre and Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences staff–Mwanza Tanzania, A Cross Sectional Study
SN  - 2641-4333
PY  - 2020///
CY  - Mwanza, Tanzania: 
PB  - Neurol Res Surg &,  Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] 
N2  - ABSTRACT

Background: Depression in the work place is a significant concern with a large effect on productivity and relationships in the work place. People who experience an emotional disorders may withdraw from others, become irritable and/or aggressive towards coworkers, take a lot of time off, or appears less productive than usual.

Aim: This study aims to determine the prevalence and correlates of depression among Bugando Medical Centre and Catholic University of Health and Allied Science staffs.

Method: This was a cross sectional study, where a total of 301 staff were recruited and interviewed by using Becks Depression Inventory (BDI). The sample size was randomly selected from each institution.

Results: Survey participants were 53.16% female with 72.08% of the participants being married. Of the participants, 86.38% were Bugando Medical Centre employees while 13.62% were employed by Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences. The overall prevalence of depression was 32.89% with 18.94%, 10.96% and 2.99% having mild, moderate and severe depression respectively. Gender, age, marital status, number of children, type of housing/ residency, level of education and primary employer showed statistically significant correlation with depression.

Conclusion: The results showed high prevalence of depression in the work place. Earlier screening, detection and intervention would increase the productivity and reduce the burden of morbidity and disability
UR  - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matiko-Mwita/publication/344351878_Prevalence_and_Correlates_of_Depression_among_Bugando_Medical_Centre_and_Catholic_University_of_Health_and_Allied_Sciences_staff_-_Mwanza_Tanzania_A_Cross_Sectional_Study/links/62025ffd04acd5476f6ef9a5/Prevalence-and-Correlates-of-Depression-among-Bugando-Medical-Centre-and-Catholic-University-of-Health-and-Allied-Sciences-staff-Mwanza-Tanzania-A-Cross-Sectional-Study.pdf
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