Assessing depression levels in cardiothoracic surgery healthcare workers in Baghdad
Assessing the Prevalence and Severity of Depression Among Cardiothoracic Surgery Healthcare Workers in Baghdad Using the PHQ-9: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study is trying to see how common and severe depression is among healthcare workers in heart and lung surgery in Baghdad and if their job stress affects their mental health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Al-Nahrain University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baghdad) |
| Trial ID | NCT06702761 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to estimate the prevalence and severity of depression among healthcare workers in cardiothoracic surgery departments in Baghdad using the PHQ-9 questionnaire. Participants will complete the questionnaire to measure their depressive symptoms, while demographic and occupational details will be collected to identify any correlations with depression levels. The study seeks to understand how occupational stressors may contribute to mental health issues in this specific group of healthcare professionals.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare professionals actively working in cardiothoracic surgery departments in Baghdad.
Not a fit: Patients who have a previously diagnosed psychiatric condition other than depression or are currently undergoing treatment for mental health conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved mental health support and interventions for healthcare workers in high-stress environments.
How similar studies have performed: While there is growing recognition of mental health issues among healthcare workers, this specific study's approach is novel in the context of Baghdad and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthcare professionals actively working in cardiothoracic surgery departments in Baghdad, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and support staff. * Participants who provide informed consent for participation in the study. * Able to complete questionnaire form. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a previously diagnosed psychiatric condition other than depression that could confound the results. * Incomplete or missing responses on the PHQ-9 questionnaire. * Refusal to provide informed consent. * Participants are currently undergoing treatment for depression or other mental health conditions. * Healthcare workers on long-term leave or who have not actively worked in the cardiothoracic surgery department for the past 3 months.
Where this trial is running
Baghdad
- College of Medicine - Al-Nahrain University — Baghdad, Iraq (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abdul-Ilah R. Khamis
- Email: allaabed987@ced.nahrainuniv.edu.iq
- Phone: +9647838571013
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.