Factors related to depression among supporting staffs of University in Chon Buri Province

Abstract

This cross-sectional study aimed to study depression and the related factors of depression among supporting staff of the university in Chon Buri Province. The study sample was 148 supporting staff. A self-administered questionnaire was used and the measurements were conducted between March and April 2019. Descriptive statistics were presented in frequency, percentage, mean, minimum, maximum, and standard deviation (SD). Correlations were determined by using chi-squared statistical methods that were considered at p-value ≤ 0.05. The results showed that 71.6 % were female supporting staff, 87.2% or the majority of them were operational positions, and 22.3% were in depression condition. Factors which significantly correlated with depression were age (p = 0.003) financial status (p = 0.036) career path (p = 0.016) work security (p<0.001) and relationship with colleagues (p = 0.003). The results revealed that employers and stakeholders should provide depression screening to all staff. The project of depression caring should be set for staff emphasizing on financial status, career path, work security, and relationship with colleagues.