Psychological distress symptoms among healthcare professionals are significantly influenced by psychosocial work context, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Work-related psychosocial hazards result in numerous adverse effects on physical and psychological health, a reduction in quality of life and a decline in performance capacity to workers. While the condition is widespread across various occupations, healthcare sectors are acknowledged to be at high risk. In developing countries such as Ethiopia, however, the lack of reliable data on psychosocial hazards including psychological distress (PD) often hampers officials from planning for preventive actions. This study assessed the magnitude and influencing factors of PD among healthcare professionals in Gondar city, Ethiopia.

Methods

We employed a cross-sectional survey of 422 healthcare professionals selected with a stratified random sampling technique between April an

SUBMITTER: Kabito GG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7500597 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature