2,716 Indonesian Specialist Doctor Candidates Experience Depression Symptoms: Severity Levels

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The Indonesian Ministry of Health's (Kemenkes) screening results reveal that 2,716 Indonesian specialist doctor candidates exhibited symptoms of depression. Some of them have even reached a severe st

Percentage of Indonesian Specialist Doctor Candidates/PPDS Experiencing Depression Symptoms by Severity Level (March 2024)

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Mental health screening conducted by the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) reveals that 2,716 prospective specialists or participants in Indonesia's Specialist Doctor Education Program (PPDS) experienced symptoms of depression.

This figure represents 22.4% of the total PPDS participants surveyed as of March 2024, according to a report received by *Databoks* on Tuesday (April 16, 2024).

Based on severity, the most prevalent category was minimal depression symptoms (score 1-4 points), affecting 5,049 individuals (41.7%).

The next level, mild depression symptoms (5-9 points), affected 1,977 individuals (16.3%). Moderate depression symptoms (10-14 points) were reported by 486 individuals (4%).

Moderate-to-severe depression symptoms (15-19 points) were experienced by 178 individuals (1.5%), while severe depression symptoms (20-27 points) were reported by 75 individuals (0.6%).

Meanwhile, 4,356 individuals (35.9%) reported no symptoms of depression.

Kemenkes reported that of the 22.4% of PPDS participants experiencing depression symptoms, 381 (14%) were pursuing pediatric specialty training. Furthermore, 350 (12.9%) were in internal medicine; 248 (9.1%) in anesthesiology; 164 (6%) in neurology; and 153 (5.6%) in obstetrics and gynecology (obgyn).

This screening was conducted across 28 vertical education hospitals (RSV) with a total sample of 12,121 PPDS participants on March 21, 22, and 24, 2024.

The data was collected using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).

(See also: Indonesian Women More Likely to Experience Mental Health Disorders Than Men)

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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