Factors associated with depressive symptoms in pharmacy residents

Abstract

High levels of stress, living with family or not having family within driving distance, a high number of hours worked, and a high number of days between having a full 24 hours off duty were associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms, while high levels of family support, an outpatient and/or clinic residency setting, supportive directors and preceptors, effective teaching methods, well-structured and organized programs, clear expectations of residents, having enough days off, and adequate sleep were associated with decreased reporting of depressive symptoms among pharmacy residents in a national study.