Depression, anxiety and stress among healthcare workers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in a tertiary hospital in Northern Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The outbreak of coronavirus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) had significant effects on the mental well-being in general, particularly for healthcare professionals. This study examined the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress, and identified the associated risk factors amongst healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak in a tertiary hospital located in Vietnam.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study at a tertiary-level hospital, where the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21) web-based questionnaire was employed. We analyzed the determinant factors by employing multivariate logistic models.

Results

The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms were 19.2%, 24.7%, and 13.9%, respectively

SUBMITTER: Thu Pham H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10546943 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature