Family Medicine & Medical Science Research
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Faculty of Medicine, Department of family medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt

Publications

• Research Article   
  Assessment of Family Physician's Adherence to the Egyptian Guidelines for Early Detection and Management of Depression in Family Practice Centers -Suez Canal University
  Author(s): Saad MM, Abdo HA* and Metwally TM
  
  Background: Depression is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease. Primary care physicians are the initial health care contact for most patients with depression to provide early detection and continuous management for depressed patient. Despite this opportunity, care for depression is often suboptimal. Objective/Aim: To assess performance of family physicians for early detection and management of depression according to the Egyptian guidelines. Subjects and Methods: a cross sectional study, conducted on 55 family physicians in training working in academic family practice centers and outpatient family medicine clinic affiliated to Suez Canal university hospital. Comprehensive sample used according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study group conducted a semistructured questionnaire modified from the Egyptian guidelin.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2327-4972.20.9.254

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