Depression, anxiety and stress among nurses in Duhok City hospitals

Background and objectives: Nursing practice is one of the most stressful professions in the world. This study aims to find out the level of stress, anxiety, and depression of the nurses at Duhok City hospitals. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on nurses in governmental hospitals in...

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Main Authors: Jiman Rasheed Hussein, Yousif Ali Yaseen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kurdistan Higher Council Of Medical Specialties 2022-06-01
Series:Advanced Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://amj.khcms.edu.krd/index.php/main/article/view/19
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Summary:Background and objectives: Nursing practice is one of the most stressful professions in the world. This study aims to find out the level of stress, anxiety, and depression of the nurses at Duhok City hospitals. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on nurses in governmental hospitals in Duhok City from Oct 2018 to Jun 2019 in which 310 nurses from all hospitals of Duhok city were selected in a systematic randomization method. Their sociodemographic data were analyzed against the self-interviewed Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale. Results: A cross-sectional study was conducted on nurses in governmental hospitals in Duhok City from Oct 2018 to Jun 2019 in which 310 nurses from all hospitals of Duhok city were selected in a systematic randomization method. Their sociodemographic data were analyzed against the self-interviewed Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale. Conclusion: This study showed that a significant proportion of nurses were stressed, anxious and depressed. Working in emergency departments was a risk factor for anxiety while nurses from rural areas were more prone to develop depression. 
ISSN:2958-8979
2957-3580