Association of Anxiety and Depression With Suicidal Thoughts and Suicidal Ideation Amongst Dental Personnel-A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Psychological disorders like anxiety and depression are prevalent among dental professionals, being responsible for negatively affecting their mental health. Such factors are detrimental and may lead to suicidal thoughts and ideation. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of anxiety and depression on suicidal thoughts and ideation among dental professionals in Pakistan.

Methods

This descriptive, cross-sectional study formulated a self-reporting online questionnaire of dental professionals of Karachi, Pakistan between September and December 2023. The online questionnaire consisted of demographics and validated tools to measure anxiety using GAD-7, depression using PHQ-9, and Suicide thoughts and ideation using SIDAS.

Results

A total of 636 dental

SUBMITTER: Lal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11896810 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature