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Original Contribution

Prevalence of self-medication use, and the attitude and practices toward traditional eye medicines regarding eye symptoms
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[Abstract]
Abdulrahman Almazrou,Lujain Alfayez, Mohammed Almutawa, Tariq Alanazi, Abdulrhaman Alshahrani, Abdulaziz Albinhamad
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95200

Awareness and Knowledge about Childhood Autism among Family Medicine Residents in Al Madinah Region in Saudi Arabia, 2020
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[Abstract]
Ahmad Mohammed Masarit,Maher Alhafithi, Haytham Alsanna,
Sokinh Almaghaslah
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95201

Exploring the Treatment Types and Challenges in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Qualitative Study
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[Abstract]
Mian Ali Kamran Baba, Shaheer Ellahi Khan, Fatima Hasnain, Rabab Sakina, Afsheen Talat, Afifa Binte Irfan
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95202

Prevalence and associated factors of burnout among nurses in a general hospital in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
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[Abstract]
Maher Alhafithi, Sami A Al-Dubai, Saleh S Alalwani,
Ahmad M Masarit
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95204

Prevalence of overt and subclinical hypothyroidism during pregnancy in antenatal care - cross-sectional study, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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[Abstract]
Lubna M. Zahrani, Mada I. Abdulhaq, Taghreed M. Shams, Fayssal M. Farahat
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95206

Prevalence of iron supplementation among pregnant woman in Taif, Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional study
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[Abstract]
Amena Ali, Setah J. Aladwani, Awatef M. Alotibi, Ibtihal M. Althumali, Marwah O. Alafghani, Mona S. Alzahrani
10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95209

Why patients go to private health care facilities? Perspectives from Qassim, Saudi Arabia
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[Abstract]
Amel A Sulaiman, Unaib Rabbani,, Sultan Alshaya, Marwan Alyahya, Saleh A Al-Gabbany, Chandra S Kalevaru, Saulat Jahan, Raed A Aljubeilan, Ahmed A AlMeman, Bader A AlAhajji
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95212

Population and Community studies

Documentation of paediatric observations in an urgent care setting; a Quality Improvement Project
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[Abstract]
Rahma Yusuf Ali
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95210

Public Awareness, and Perception towards Chronic Kidney Disease and its Risk Factors in Southern Region, Saudi Arabia
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[Abstract]
Mona Mohammed Alshahrani, Haifa' Hisham A. Alwabel, Hassan Dhafer Hassan Alabisi, Mohammed Abdullah Alshehri, Abdulaziz Mari Alqahtani, Anas Ali Asiri, Manar saeed Alqahtani
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95211

Quality of life for Cardiovascular Patients in Saudi Arabia
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[Abstract]
Mohammed M.Mougrabi, Nouran K.Althumali, Raghad S.AL-juaid, Thekra M.Alsalmi, Ohoud D.Alotaibi, Waad S.Alzahrani, Najla J.Alkhaldi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95214

Stress and a sedentary lifestyle are associated with irritable bowel syndrome in medical students from Saudi Arabia
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[Abstract]
Amna Fadl Bashir Fadl, Asrar Mohammed Al-Towerqi, Arwa Abdullah Alharbi,
Danah kamal kabrah, Amwaj Abdulmohsen Almalki, Bashayer Nawar Algethami, Amal Mohammed Albogami
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95216

Physicians' Perceptions and Attitudes toward Use of Electronic Medical Record Systems in Riyadh
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[Abstract]
Yasser H. Al Otaib,vMoteb M. AlSaedi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95218

Job Related Burnout among Emergency Physicians and Nurses
in Dammam City, Saudi Arabia
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[Abstract]
Abdulaziz F. Alshahrani, Abdullah M. Alhotheyfa, Salman Z. Alkhiraisy,
Hassan A. Abugad, Bander F. Alshahrani
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95219

Sleep Patterns and Academic Performance among Medicine and Pharm D students in Almaarefa University 2018-2019
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[Abstract]
Mashel A. Alzunidi, Jawaher A. Alowayyid, Rabab A.Benhadi, Habiba H. Farouk, Malak H. Alshammari, Asmaa S.Sultan, Rana A.Almojil, Alanoud A.Alshathri, Noor N.Alsalman, Shahad S. Alshaya, Mona M. Alfadeel
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95223

Reviews

Nutrition and puberty
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[Abstract]
Dima Naddeh, Alaa Salah AG AlSharei
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95221

Alzheimer's Dementia - A Narrative Review
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[Abstract]
Nasir Alzbeidi, Hem Phaterpekar, Hamed Al-Sinawi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95221

Clinical Research and Audits

Clinical Audit Report on Adherence to Imaging Guidelines for Patients with Acute Low Back Pain in Airport Health Centre
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[Abstract]
Hanan Al-shamery, Wesam Abouamer, Neelufur Sulaiman
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95229

Case Report

A case of Erythroderma following Terbinafine therapy
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[Abstract]
Rahma Yusuf Ali, Fatima Ali
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95230

Rare presentation of lower limb weakness, a case report
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[Abstract]
Hamzeh Yousef khmour, Salma el Nour, Mansour Elmahdi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95231

Original Clinical Research

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Control during COVID 19 Pandemic in Qatar 2020: A Retrospective Data Analysis
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[Abstract]
Hamzeh Yousef Khmour, Yosaf Al-Rabeei, Nashwan Zainal Deen, Salma Elnour, Khaled Al-Karbi, Mostafa Hamdy Rashed, Muneera Al-Muhannadi, Mansour El-Mahdi, Hanan Al Shamari, Mustfa Abdelhamied abugesiesa, Ahmed Mahmoud Amer, Prem Chandra, Mohamed H. Mahmoud
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95233

Prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder among Medical Residents in Hamad Medical Corporation in 2020
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[Abstract]
Mohamed Hnish, Nashwan Zainal Deen, Salma Snoussi, Hind Mohamad, Mohamed Abdalla, Issameldin Abdelbagi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95234

Contrast-Induced Nephropathy among adults after administration of intravenous material in the Emergency department at King Abdul-Aziz university hospital
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[Abstract]
Abdullah Bakhsh, Samiyah Alsaedi, Afaf Alsaiari, Esraa Alzahrani, Latifah Kutbi, Bothainah Abed A Alsahafi, Ghoson ghonem alharbi, Mostafa Abdelsalam
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95235

Insulin Resistance Related to Metabolic Syndrome
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[Abstract]
Hanan Taha AlShamery, Neelufur Sulaiman Sait
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95237


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January 2022 - Volume 20, Issue 1

Prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder among Medical Residents in Hamad Medical Corporation in 2020

Mohamed Hnish (1)
Nashwan Zainal Deen (1)
Salma Snoussi (1)
Hind Mohamad (1)
Mohamed Abdalla (1)
Issameldin Abdelbagi (2)

(1) Resident, Family Medicine Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
(2) Senior Consultant, Family Medicine Department, Primary Health Care Corporation, Qatar

Corresponding author:
Dr. Nashwan Zainal Deen
Family Medicine Department,
Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
Email: Ndeen@hamad.qa

Received: November 2021; Accepted: December 2021; Published: January 1, 2022. Citation: Mohamed Hnish et al. Prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder among Medical Residents in Hamad Medical Corporation in 2020. World Family Medicine. 2022; 20(1): 185-195 DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95234

Abstract

Background: The mental health of healthcare professionals is essential because it affects their performance in different ways. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder among medical residents working in various specialties at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and to determine the most common contributing factors. The study also aims to evaluate the awareness of availability of mental health services for medical residents.

Methods: A cross-sectional study that used an anonymous paper survey consisted of four sections: introductory information section, the 7-item anxiety scale, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), the possible causes of anxiety, and the awareness of availability of mental health services.

All medical residents from all programs throughout all postgraduate year levels in HMC were invited to participate in the study. The sample size of 244 was calculated based on a population size of 666, a precision of 0.05, and a 95% confidence interval.

The data were analyzed by a biostatistician using SPSS for Windows (Version 25.0; IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA).

Results: Of the 244 participants, 73 (29.9 %) reported anxiety symptoms with a GAD-7 score of 10 or more; the only variable that had a statistically significant effect on anxiety was residency status, with 37.9% of overseas residents reporting anxiety compared to 21.1% of locals (p = 0.005).
The prevalence of anxiety fluctuated between post-graduate years, with 25.3% in participants of year 1, 35.9% in year 2, 34.1% in year 3, 24.3% in year 4, 23.1% in year 5, 50% (2 participants) in year 6, and 100% (1 participant) in year 7 (p = 0.397). Prevalence of anxiety was higher in non-surgical programs 32.4% than in surgical problems 23.9% (p = 0.192).
There were some statistically significant differences in possible causes of anxiety between those with and without anxiety. Career planning was the most common cause among those with anxiety (82.2%) and was the fifth most common cause among those without anxiety (63.7%) (p = 0.003). The workload was the second most common cause of anxiety in participants with anxiety (79.5%) compared to 73.1% in those without anxiety (p = 0.104).
Only 31.5% of participants with anxiety were aware of mental health services provided by HMC to their staff compared to 45.0% of those without anxiety (p = 0.042). However, only 8.7% of those with anxiety and 14.3% of those without anxiety who were aware of the services would utilize them (p = 0.472). Lack of time was the most common cause of not utilizing the services among those with anxiety (61.1%) compared to 26.2% in those without anxiety. Confidentiality issues were indicated by 33.3% of participants with anxiety and 1.5% of those without anxiety.

Conclusions: This study highlights the prevalence of anxiety disorders among medical residents, and it was found to be high but relatively like the prevalence found in other studies internationally and locally. The level of anxiety was significantly higher among overseas residents in comparison to local residents. This study also detected the most common contributing factors, which were found to be career planning followed by workload. There was a significant number of residents who were not aware of the presence of mental health services within the institution; in addition, among those with anxiety who were aware of the mental health services but not utilizing them, there were two common reasons, the lack of time followed by confidentiality issues.

Key words: Generalized anxiety disorder, prevalence, medical residents, residency program, Qatar







 


 
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