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Mental Health of Health Care Workers at Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran During Covid-19 Pandemic Publisher



Rouhbakhsh A1 ; Arbabi M1, 2 ; Nejatisafa AA1, 3 ; Sharafi SE1 ; Etesam F1 ; Shahmansouri N1 ; Amiri FB4 ; Badrfam R1 ; Noorbala AA1
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  1. 1. Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Research Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Iranian Medical Council Published:2022


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 psychological disorders among HCWs, along with psychosocial support and appropriate psychological interventions in this field. © Islamic Republic of Iran Medical Council.
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