A study of depression prevalence in nurses and it`s effective factors in Shiraz Namazi Hospital. | [Rawal Medical Journal • 2007]

Author(s):

1. Habibollah Kavari: Islamic Azad University (Darab branch), Darab, fars, Iran

2. Mahnaz Helyani: Islamic Azad University (Darab branch), Darab, fars, Iran

3. Vida Dehghani: Islamic Azad University (Darab branch), Darab, fars, Iran

Abstract:

To assess prevalence of depression in nurses of Shiraz Namazi Hospital and it`s connection with some effective factors. Methods: In this cross-sectional survey, 130 nurses of Shiraz Namazi Hospital were investigated by using Beck depression questionnaire. Also necessary data for independent variables was collected by interview. Results: Depression rate of mild, moderate and severe types were 73.1%, 21.5% and 5.4%, respectively. Statistically significant association was found between depression and marital status (P

Page(s): 184-186

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Published: Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Volume: 32, Issue: 2, Year: 2007

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