Prevalence of Depression Among Employees in the Public Administration, Private and Industrial Sectors

Abstract Background Symptoms of depressive disorder have been found to be particularly common among employees in the private administration, public, and industrial sectors. Aims This study aimed assess prevalence depression specified groups workers identify main stressors that lead symptoms this condition. Materials methods A self-administrated questionnaire was completed by respondents comprised three Republic North Macedonia – Skopje. The survey assessed sociodemographic characteristics mental health (Patient Health Questonnaire-9). Logistic regression models were used estimate associations between demographics, working environment lifestyle parameters. Results analysis total PHQ-9 score divided into two (≤ 10 ≥ 10) indicated 89% had minimal/mild 11% moderate/severe depression. We a significant association group which respondent belongs degree Severe significantly associated with work public institutions. Conclusion Screening for is necessary because its high rates underdiagnosis workplace. Early diagnosis appropriate interventions are recommended, including actions focused on risk factors at