Anxiety and Depression among nurses working in a tertiary care hospital in South India

Shajan, Ashley; Nisha, Catherin

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“…23 Educational status was not associated with anxiety and depression among nurses in India. 24 Marital status was not associated with depression, anxiety and stress in this study which is supported by the Iranian study. 21 Duration of work was not associated with depression, anxiety and stress in our study.…”

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“…23 A study conducted among nurses working in a tertiary care hospital of India showed that anxiety and depression levels are increased in the younger and less experienced nurses. 24 Likewise, working unit had significant association with depression, anxiety and stress which is supported by a study among health care workers revealing that those working in higher risk areas were found more likely to have depression. 19 This finding is also supported by a study among Hongkong nurses where specialty of nursing had significant association with depression, anxiety and stress.…”

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“…However, in contrast to our findings the study showed significant association of work duration with anxiety and stress.A study conducted among nurses working in a tertiary care hospital of India showed that anxiety and depression levels are increased in less experienced nurses. 24 Children status (having child or not) was associated with anxiety (p=0.040) and stress (p=0.017) among married nurses. There was no association of children status with depression (p=.304).…”

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“Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Nurses during Corona Lockdown in a Selected Teaching Hospital, Kaski, Nepal"

Silwal¹,

Koirala²,

Koirala³

et al. 2020

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Introduction: Mental health is as important as physical health to respond to COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has increased social isolation and fear regarding health and well-being as well as a dilemma which can lead to mental health problems among general people and health workers.Thus the main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and factors associated with depression, anxiety and stress among nurses working in a hospital of Nepal during the period of Corona lockdown. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 152 nurses working at Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre of Kaski district of Nepal. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic items and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-42) scale from 11 April to 18 April, 2020. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 applying descriptive statistics and inferential statistical method. Results: Respondent's mean age and SD was 24.09 + 3.19 years. The sample mean score of DASS-42 was 29.46 (SD 25.37). Depression, anxiety and stress were prevalent among 39.5%, 50% and 25.7% of the respondents respectively. There was significant association of depression with education level (χ2 =6.597; p=0.01) and working unit (χ2 =8.187; p=0.004). Anxiety was significantly associated with working unit (χ2 =6.973; p=0.008) and children status (χ2 =4.199; p=0.040). Stress was significantly associated with age (χ2 =4.906; p=0.027), working unit (χ2 =4.984; p=0.026) and children status (χ2 =5.653; p=0.017). Conclusion: Based on findings, it can be concluded that some degree of depression, anxiety and stress were prevalent among nurses during COVID-19 pandemic. Further assessment should be made to confirm the respective diagnoses. Stress and anxiety relieving sessions and psychological support programs may help for the nurses with higher than cut-offs.

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“Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Nurses during Corona Lockdown in a Selected Teaching Hospital, Kaski, Nepal"

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“…This setting was selected because of the rural population consider this hospital as central and has a low level of financial cost so, nurses were stressed and overload in their shifts. with patients' family members (Shajan & Nisha, 2019;Maharaj et al, 2018).…”

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“…Depression is portrayed by slowing down of psychic processes, depressive and/or irritable mood, decreased energy, disinterest, apathy, concentration difficulty, negative thinking, with a loss of planning capacity and altered judgments of truth. Nurses experienced burdensome indications twice more than people's rate in different callings (Shajan & Nisha, 2019). Presenteeism is the efficiency misfortune that happens when laborers are available grinding away, however, are not working at top execution in view of medical conditions.…”

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Psychological Problems Effect on Conflict Level, Its Type and Performance Among Employed Nurses in Rural Health Setting

Rabou

Farrag

2021

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Background: Nurses play an inevitable role among health care professionals and is consider as one of the main pillars of health system. Conflicts at all levels can affect performance, their heavy workload, can leave them overworked and stressed. The demanding nature of the profession exposes nurses to a higher risk of developing negative psychological states such as depression, anxiety, and stress. Aim: Study aimed to (1) assess estimating psychological problems commons among employed nurses in acute and critical units at rural health care setting (2) Determining conflict levels and types among working nurses, and (3) Investigating the effect of psychological problems on conflict level, type and nurse's performance. Methods: A quantitative descriptive and correlation research design was used, study setting was in Fayoum General Hospital affiliated to Ministry of Health belong to Fayoum governorate, Egypt. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used with a total number (98 nurses). The tools used for collecting data were a structured self-administrative questionnaire to assess psychological problem by Depression Anxiety Stress scale (DASS), and to assess conflict using nursing conflict scale (NCS), along with Observational Check List to investigate nurse's performance. Results: The study results showed that, regarding to psychological problem 60% of the study sample had severe stress, 32.62% had moderate anxiety and 43.88% had mild depression. Positive correlation between conflict and anxiety (P<0.051), conflict and stress (P<0.001), stress and all types of conflict, and depression and only disruptive conflict type (P<0.022) was found. Also, there is a positive correlation between stress and performance. Conclusion: The current study concluded that, psychological problems had a positive effect on conflict types and performance among employed nurses, in rural health settings. Also, a positive correlation between psychological problems and conflict types, and negative correlation between conflict and performance was found, and finally the study finding had answered the research questions Recommendation: It is recommended that, hospital administrators should have strategies to cope with psychological problems such as screening program to detect risk factor or early signs of stress related psychological problems and developing training programs that help nurses to improve psychological wellbeing, and performance.

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Psychological Profile of Nurse Managers in the Post‐COVID‐19 Era: Implications for Nursing Leadership

Mowanes Alruwaili

2024

Journal of Nursing Management

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Aim. This study examined the mental health of nurse managers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Background. The COVID‐19 pandemic has affected the physical and mental health of senior nurses, including effects of shortages of staff and medical supplies. However, no study has examined this topic among nurse managers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia despite their exposure to mental stress during the pandemic. Methods. A cross‐sectional design was used to investigate the levels of depression, anxiety, stress, and general psychological distress among nurse managers in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected August 2023 to February 2024. The main tool was the reliable and validated Arabic translation of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS‐21). Data collection was performed using an online platform. IBM SPSS software was used for data analysis. The data was analysed using multiple regression to examine the relationship between the dependent (outcome) and independent (predictor) variables. A significant p‐value was set at 0.05. Results. Stress and general psychological distress were the most common problems among nurse managers in the post‐COVID‐19 era. Individual educational attainment was the only significant predictor of anxiety, stress, and general psychological distress. Moreover, the nationalities of nurse managers were correlated with stress outcomes. Conclusions. Nursing managers are very likely to suffer from stress and general mental health problems in cases of exposure to crises. They may find the results of this study useful in understanding the factors that may play a role in the development of mental health problems during clinical work. Different strategies can be considered to alleviate depression, anxiety, and stress among managers, including the proper delegation of tasks. Top‐level management and healthcare stakeholders should give special considerations to the nationality and education level upon selecting nurse mangers at different levels. Implications in Nursing Management. Policy makers involved in planning care for healthcare professionals may find this study valuable in planning for future pandemics by developing a strategy that could reduce stress and psychological distress.

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Anxiety and Depression among nurses working in a tertiary care hospital in South India

Cited by 15 publications

References 5 publications

“Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Nurses during Corona Lockdown in a Selected Teaching Hospital, Kaski, Nepal"

“Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Nurses during Corona Lockdown in a Selected Teaching Hospital, Kaski, Nepal"

Psychological Problems Effect on Conflict Level, Its Type and Performance Among Employed Nurses in Rural Health Setting

Psychological Profile of Nurse Managers in the Post‐COVID‐19 Era: Implications for Nursing Leadership

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