Prevalence and predictors of stress, anxiety, and depression among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic at a mental referral hospital in Kampala, Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare workers faced immense psychological strain during the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID - 19) pandemic due to increased workloads, infection risk, and limited protective equipment. This study assessed the prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression among them and identified factors contributing to these mental health challenges during the outbreak.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was done at Butabika National Mental Referral Hospital between February and March of 2023. We gave self-administered, paper-based surveys to all willing Healthcare workers (HCWs) working day shifts during this period. Sections on socio-demographics characteristics, perceived stress (PSS-10), anxiety (GAD-7), and depression (PHQ-9) were all included in the questionnaire. The SP

SUBMITTER: Otai J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506417 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature