STRESS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND SOME RELATED FACTORS OF MEDICAL EMPLOYEES IN HOSPITALS IN CAN THO CITY IN 2022
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Background: Stress, anxiety, and depression are common mental health conditions across all ages, genders, and occupations. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression, and some related factors among medical employees in hospitals in Can Tho city in 2022. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 398 medical employees in hospitals in Can Tho city combining qualitative and quantitative. Occupational stress is determined by the DASS-21 Scale from October 2021 to May 2022. Results: The prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression was 10.3%; 8.3%; 6.8%, respectively; almost mild and moderate levels. 4.3 % of medical employees had three states. Frequently being complained about, destroyed, and assaulted by sick people, and family members; exposure to chemicals in the work environment increases the risk of stress, anxiety, and depression, there were no differences between disturbance levels with gender or educational level. Conclusion: Risk factors for stress, anxiety, and depression among medical employees should be sought for early detection.
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Stress, medical employees, DASS-21
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