Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms among Young Filipino Professionals in Private Business Process Outsourcing Companies in Metro Manila

Irene  V. Columbano,; Edgar Joseph  P. Pardian,; Mariel  R. Linsangan,; Joanna Victoria  V. Palalay,; Nichole Evita  B. Pascua,; Mariane Jill  E. Quilang,; Bernadette  L. Quiñones,; Katrina  Sazon,; Jei Anne  M. Sorilla,; Ivan Lawrence  C. Sorita,; Maria Remedios Hermancita Regina  M. Sotelo,; Edgardo Jr  R. Tinio,; Joseph Patrick  A. Umali,; Vianca Mariz  S. Verzola,; Grezon Mae  A. Villa,; Kim  T. Villarca,

Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms among Young Filipino Professionals in Private Business Process Outsourcing Companies in Metro Manila

Discipline: Medical Sciences

Abstract:

Depression is a disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest which affects people in all communities across the world. It affects how you feel, think and behave, which can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. It can cause substantial impairment in an individual’s ability to carry out daily responsibilities, and worst, even lead to suicide. A survey was conducted in 100 participants through an internet based survey-questionnaire that uses Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) and an adapted University Student Depression Inventory (USDI). Analysis using ANOVA and Multiple Linear Regression showed a significant relationship between depression's total score and its predictors, namely work, history, age, gender, parents and peers. Respondents that have a history of depression tend to be more depressed compared to those without history. Good relationship with parents and peers has an inverse relationship with the development of depression.

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