Key result
High emotional distress affects ~43% of trainee anesthesiologists, particularly women and those under 30.
Why the study?
Mental health among anaesthesiologists had been studied in India in a limited manner.
Cross-Sectional
No
Nearly half of trainee anesthesiologists in a tertiary Indian hospital experience high emotional distress, particularly young females.
May indicate need for trainee wellness programs; leaves open causal factors and intervention effects by age and sex.
Background: Mental health among anaesthesiologists has been studied in India in a limited manner. In this study, we aim to assess the same in a group of trainee anesthesiologists. Methods: A cross sectional study was undertaken among all the anesthesiology registrars doing their post graduation at the Christian Medical College and Hospital, a tertiary care hospital in southern India. The mental health was assessed using General Health Questionnaire - 28 (GHQ 28). Results: 43% of the study group was found to have higher levels of emotional distress. Significant correlation was found for female registrars and those between 20 and 30 years of age. Conclusion: While nearly half of trainee anaesthesiologists were found to have higher levels of emotional distress, the association was most marked among women and, individuals under 30 years of age.
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Rajaleelan et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Emotional distress. Anesthesiology training was evaluated on Higher levels of emotional distress. Higher levels of emotional distress were found in 43% of trainee anesthesiologists, with a significant correlation among women and individuals under 30 years of age.
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