DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND STRESS, AND RELATED FACTORS OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Thị Nhi Bùi 1,2,, Quốc Tuấn Lương 3, Văn Đô Trần 3, Giao Huỳnh 1
1 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
2 Tan Phu District Hospital
3 Medical Center of Tan Phu District, HCMC

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The study aims to assess the prevalence and severity of depression, anxiety, stress, and related factors among health workers in Tan Phu district in 2021 in Ho Chi Minh City. A cross-sectional study was performed between August 2021 to June 2022 on all healthcare workers in Tan Phu district, using the DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales) for assessing depression, anxiety, and stress. A total of 569 health workers completed the questionnaire. The rates of depression, anxiety, and stress were 26.71%, 36.73%, and 19.86%, respectively. Factors related to depression included marital status, group of anti-epidemic days, administrative pressure, support from authorities, and the support of the family; while the concerns related to housing status, personal income, administrative pressure, and family support; Stress-related factors included age group, educational level, administrative pressure, family support, superior's support, and logistics team participation. The mental health of HCWs is an issue that needs to be paid full attention to, especially after the impact of the epidemic. Managers should develop policies to deal with depression, anxiety, and stress issues in healthcare settings.

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