Zahra Shafiq Almatar
Intern, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research Article
Author(s): Moamen Abdelfadil Ismail*, Hawra Mishari Alsalem, Hidaya Waleed Almansouri, Mohammad Ahmed Motwwam, Shaima Anwar Banjar, Moosa Jeded S Alenazi, Ali Qasem Alabdulsalam, Ghadeer Yousef Al Talaq, Zahra Shafiq Almatar, Shahad Saleh Alqarni, Hussam Yousef Alghamdi, Abdullah Dakhel AlRashod and Ghaliah Alhussain Alhazami
Background: Depression is frequently underdiagnosed in family medicine, despite its high prevalence and severe consequences. This systematic review explores evidence-based strategies for enhancing depression screening and early intervention within primary care contexts. Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. Eligible studies included adults (≥18 years), utilized structured depression screening interventions in family medicine, and reported outcomes such as detection rates, treatment initiation, and symptom reduction. Data extraction, quality appraisal, and narrative synthesis were performed. Results: Fifteen studies (including RCTs, systematic reviews, and cohort studies) met the inclusion crite.. Read More»