Author/Authors :
Rouhbakhsh, Ashraf Department of Psychiatry - Psychosomatic Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Arbabi, Mohammad Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research Center - Neuroscience Institute - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Nejatisafa, Ali-Akbar Research Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Sharafi, Elham Department of Psychiatry - Psychosomatic Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Etesam, Farnaz Department of Psychiatry - Psychosomatic Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Shahmansouri, Nazila Department of Psychiatry - Psychosomatic Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Bagheri Amiri, Fahimeh Urology and Nephrology Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Badrfam, Rahim Department of Psychiatry - Psychosomatic Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Noorbala, Ahmad Ali Department of Psychiatry - Psychosomatic Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Background: In this study, screening of mental health problems
among Health Care Workers (HCWs) was performed in order to assess
the prevalence and severity of depression, anxiety, and perceived stress
at Iran’s largest teaching hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, HCWs who were working
professionally in specific wards for COVID-19 patients were selected
by availability sampling. The patients who met the inclusion criteria
and answered the submitted questions were included in the study. Next,
two instruments including HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression
Scale) and PSS-4 (Perceived Stress Scale-4) were used.
Results: The study was conducted on 306 HCWs. The mean score
and standard deviation of depression, anxiety, and perceived stress
were 6.33±4.10, 8.33±4.29, and 6.88±2.90, respectively. Fifty-four
percent and 36.6% of the participants showed some degree of anxiety
and depression, respectively.
Conclusion: It is necessary to use screening methods for psy-
chological disorders among HCWs, along with psychosocial
support and appropriate psychological interventions in this field.
Keywords :
Anxiety , COVID-19 , Depression , Health care workers , Mental health
