Frontiers in Public Health (Sep 2023)

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

  • Hien Thu Pham,
  • Tung Viet Cao,
  • Ngoc Bich Le,
  • Nhung T-T Nguyen,
  • Bich Thi Ngoc Vuong,
  • Linh Vu Dieu Pham,
  • Trang Thu Hoang,
  • Trang Thi Hanh Pham,
  • Thuy Ngoc Nguyen,
  • Huong Thi Thu Bui,
  • Tho Van Tran,
  • Linh Thuy Vu,
  • Phuong Thi Le

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1231326
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11

Abstract

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IntroductionThe 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.MethodsWe 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.ResultsThe prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms were 19.2%, 24.7%, and 13.9%, respectively. Factors such as engaging in shift work during the pandemic, taking care of patients with COVID-19, and staff’s health status were associated with mental health issues among health professionals. In addition, having alternate rest periods was likely to reduce the risk of stress.ConclusionThe prevalence of mental health problems in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic was relatively high. Having resting periods could potentially mitigate the development of stress among health professionals. Our findings could be taken into account for improving mental health of the health professional population.

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