Psychological Morbidity And Sources Of Job Stress Among Doctors In Yemen
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
;
: 1-11, 2012.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-625680
ABSTRACT
Objective:
The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence and factors contributing to psychological morbidity among doctors in Sana’a city, Yemen.Methods:
A cross sectional study was conducted among 442 Yemeni doctors. The (GHQ12) was used as a measure of psychological morbidity. Sources of job stress were determined using a 37-item scale questionnaire.Results:
The prevalence of psychological morbidity was 68.1 %. Gender, age range of 30 – 39 years old, chewing Khat, type of residence and income were significantly associated with psychological morbidity (p<0.05). Five stressors out of 37 were significantly associated with psychological morbidity. On multivariate analysis, the significant predictors of psychological morbidity were being 30 – 39 years old, patients not trusting doctors, not chewing Khat, uncertainty and insecurity.Conclusion:
The prevalence of psychological morbidity in Yemeni doctors was higher than those reported internationally and it was associated with many important job stressors.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
Year:
2012
Type:
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