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- Awareness level regarding different aspects of depression among general population in Saudi Arabia.
Tables
Sociodemographic data n (%) Age in years 18-24 577 (48.6) 25-34 266 (22.4) 35-44 167 (14.1) 45-54 126 (10.6) 55+ 52 (4.4) Gender Male 564 (47.5) Female 624 (52.5) Nationality Saudi 1159 (97.6) Non-Saudi 29 (2.4) Marital status Single 723 (60.9) Married 433 (36.4) Divorced/widow 32 (2.7) Educational level Below secondary 37 (3.1) Secondary 304 (25.6) University/above 847 (71.3) Work Not working 267 (22.5) Student 541 (45.5) Working 380 (32.0) Monthly income (Saudi Riyals) <5000 761 (64.1) 5000-10000 190 (16.0) 10000-15000 145 (12.2) >15000 92 (7.7) Domain Disagree Agree n (%) General awareness Depression is a psychiatric disorder 133 (11.2) 1055 (88.8) Depression is a treatable illness 37 (3.1) 1151 (96.9) Depression can be controlled by willpower 126 (10.6) 1062 (89.4) Depression may affect anyone at any age 68 (5.7) 1120 (94.3) Causes of depression are well known scientifically 500 (42.1) 688 (57.9) Depression runs in families 852 (71.7) 336 (28.3) Symptoms of depression Loss of interest in things or usual activities 143 (12.0) 1045 (88.0) Feeling of worthlessness or guilt 175 (14.7) 1013 (85.3) Severe sadness 85 (7.2) 1103 (92.8) Tiredness and lack of energy 162 (13.6) 1026 (86.4) Reduced appetite or increased cravings for food 241 (20.3) 947 (79.7) Sleep disturbances (insomnia or sleeping too much) 116 (9.8) 1072 (90.2) Slow thinking, speaking, or body movements or anxiety, agitation, and restlessness. 295 (24.8) 893 (75.2) Trouble concentrating in things like reading newspaper or watching television. 391 (32.9) 797 (67.1) Thoughts of death (suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide) 251 (21.1) 937 (78.9) - Table 3
- Public awareness regarding depression risk factors and treatments in Saudi Arabia.
Awareness items n (%) Risk factors related to the development of depression Unemployment 802 (67.5) Lack of faith 800 (67.3) Poverty 687 (57.8) Drugs or alcohol misuse 579 (48.7) Envy or magic 540 (45.5) Severe diseases 446 (37.5) Heavy work 232 (19.5) Marriage 80 (6.7) Treatments for depression Support from family and friends 1050 (88.4) Cognitive behavioral therapy 772 (65.0) Faith healers 665 (56.0) Exercise 654 (55.1) Antidepressants 555 (46.7) Vitamins and minerals 427 (35.9) Electroconvulsive therapy 44 (3.7) Transcranial magnetic stimulation 32 (2.7) - Table 4
- Attitude towards depression and depressed persons among general population in Saudi Arabia.
Attitude n (%) Attitude items Depression patients have weak personality 332 (27.9) I am willing to work with them 759 (63.9) I am willing to make friends with them 745 (62.7) I am willing to marry one with depression 306 (25.8) They are mentally retarded 47 (4.0) Person for seeking help in case of depressive symptoms development Self-help 470 (39.6) Family/friends 363 (30.6) Psychiatrist 291 (24.5) Psychologist 58 (4.9) General practitioner 6 (0.5) - Table 5
- Distribution of participants’ awareness regarding depression by their personal data.
Personal data Overall awareness level P-value Poor Good Age in years 18-24 184 (31.9) 393 (68.1) 0.049 25-34 89 (33.7) 175 (66.3) 35-44 54 (32.3) 113 (67.7) 45-54 52 (41.3) 74 (58.7) >55 24 (46.2) 28 (53.8) Gender Male 209 (37.2) 353 (62.8) 0.027 Female 194 (31.1) 430 (68.9) Marital status Single 231 (32.0) 490 (68.0) 0.150 Married 158 (36.5) 275 (63.5) Divorced/widow 14 (43.8) 18 (56.3) Educational level Below secondary 17 (45.9) 20 (54.1) 0.061 Secondary 96 (31.6) 208 (68.4) University/above 290 (34.3) 555 (65.7) Work Not working 102 (38.2) 165 (61.8) 0.173 Student 171 (31.6) 370 (68.4) Working 130 (34.4) 248 (65.6) Monthly income (Saudi Riyals) <5000 253 (33.2) 508 (66.8) 0.309 5000-10000 67 (35.6) 121 (64.4) 10000-15000 57 (39.3) 88 (60.7) >15000 26 (28.3) 66 (71.7) Values are presented as number and percentages (%).
