DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND BURNOUT AMONG MEDICAL RESIDENTS – A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY IN A MEDICAL COLLEGE OF RAJASTHAN, INDIA

Abstract

Background – The high rates of anxiety, depression and burnout are prevalent globally, especially
among medical residents due to academic stressors like information overload and limited leisure time,
as consistently reported in numerous studies. Aim – To assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety and burnout among
medical residents and to nd out correlation between depression, anxiety and burnout and factors precipitating them.
Materials and Methods- This cross-sectional study was carried out at S.P. Medical College, Bikaner. A total of 60 residents who
were willing to participate were enrolled in the study. Following the acquisition of informed written consent, they were provided
semi-structured proforma and self-reporting questionnaires (PHQ-9, GAD-7 and Maslach Burnout Inventory). Results- In our
study, out of the 60 participants, symptoms of depression were present in 36 (60%), which were statistically signicant (p value <
0.05) in unmarried, lacking extracurricular activities, with a history of benzodiazepine/ antidepressant/ psychotropic drug use,
gone through recent major life event, suicidal thoughts and anxiety. Similarly, anxiety was present in 38 (63.3%) and was
statistically signicant (p value < 0.05) in unmarried, those lacking extracurricular activities and with suicidal thoughts.
Burnout was present in 24 (40.0%) and was statistically signicant (p value <0.05) among those who had sleep <6 hours, had
suicidal thoughts, with no extracurricular activities and with depersonalization. Conclusions- The study found that a
signicant number of residents were experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety and burnout, highlighting the pressing
need for immediate attention.