COMPARISON OF DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND STRESS SCORE AMONG CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL HEALTHCARE WORKERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Mishal Iqbal; Mehak Iqbal; Nadia Iftikhar; Syed Hashim Ali Inam; Hamza Jamil; Shazia Nisar

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v71i5.5372

Authors

Mishal Iqbal Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology & National Institute of Heart Diseases/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
Mehak Iqbal Army Medical College/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
Nadia Iftikhar Pak Emirates Military Hospital/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
Syed Hashim Ali Inam Combined Military Hospital Lahore/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Pakistan
Hamza Jamil Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology & National Institute of Heart Diseases/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
Shazia Nisar Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology & National Institute of Heart Diseases/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v71i5.5372

Keywords:

Anxiety, Depression, Healthcare workers, Psychological, Stress

Abstract

Objective: To assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers.

Study Design: Cross sectional study.

Place and duration of Study: Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology/National Institute of Health Diseases in June 2020.

Methodology: A total of 317 healthcare professionals, of different designations, affiliated with different public and private sector hospitals in Pakistan participated in this project. They were asked to complete Depression, anxiety and stress scales-42 (DASS-42).

Results: Out of 317 healthcare workers, 107 (33.75%), 111 (35.02%), 103(32.49%) were depressed, anxious and stressed respectively. Female gender was associated with a higher prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress.

Conclusion: More than one third of healthcare workers were depressed, anxious or stressed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two out of five female healthcare workers were suffering from depression, anxiety or stress.
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