Depression and related factors among public health nurses engaged in cases of child neglect-related abuse.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate the occurrence of depression and its related factors among public health nurses (PHNs) engaged in child neglect-related abuse cases.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of PHNs involved in maternal and child health or child and family welfare, and engaged in cases of child neglect-related abuse was conducted from January to March 2023 in all municipalities of 13 prefectures selected from Japan's seven regions, considering geographic diversity and major urban areas. The Patient Health Questionnaire-2 was used to screen for depression. Statistical analyses included the Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U test, and logistic regression analysis.

Results

A total of 359 provided valid responses. Among them, 11.4 % screened positive for depression. Sign

SUBMITTER: Ogata A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12504951 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature