Table 2 Severity score of depressive symptoms based on PHQ-9
| Severity score | PHQ-9 score | Frequency (total n = 323) | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| No or minimal depressive symptoms | 0–4 | 132 | 40.9 |
| Mild depressive symptoms | 5–9 | 111 | 34.4 |
| Moderate depressive symptoms | 10–19 | 73 | 22.6 |
| Severe depressive symptoms | 20–27 | 7 | 2.2 |