Psychological distress and associated factors among healthcare professionals in Ethiopia during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

Autor: Berhanie Getnet, Dessie Abebaw Angaw, Zewudu Andualem, Habtamu Kerebih, Asmamaw Atnafu, Bizuneh Tesfaye, Demeke Demilew
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: BMJ Open, Vol 12, Iss 7 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2044-6055
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057197
Popis: Objectives The objective of the study was to assess psychological distress (depression, anxiety and stress) and associated factors among healthcare professionals working at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia.Design Institution-based cross-sectional study.Setting This study was conducted at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.Participants Study participants were healthcare professionals from University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. They were selected for the study using a stratified sampling technique.Measurement Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. The 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale was used to assess the depression, anxiety and stress levels. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used to present the findings. To determine the predictor variables for depression, anxiety and stress, a binary logistic regression model was fitted. Finally, variables with p value
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