Association Between Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Depressive Symptoms in Chinese Resident Physicians.

ABSTRACT: Background: Previous studies have suggested that sleep quality is associated with depressive symptoms. However, associations between overall sleep quality and depressive symptoms in Chinese resident physicians remain unclear. Therefore, we aimed to determine whether overall sleep quality is associated with depressive symptoms in Chinese resident physicians. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1,230 resident physicians. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Logistic regression analysis was applied to estimate the associations between the PSQI and PHQ-9. Results: Among all participants, the prevalence of mild (PHQ-9 ≥ 5) and moderate or sever

SUBMITTER: Chang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8206480 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature