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Prevalence of Perceived Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in HCW in Kosovo during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
Arenliu Qosaj, Fatime; Weine, Stevan Merrill; Sejdiu, Pleurat; Hasani, Fekrije; Statovci, Shukrije; Behluli, Vigan; Arenliu, Aliriza.
  • Arenliu Qosaj F; Master Program in Healthcare Management, College AAB, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo.
  • Weine SM; Center for Global Health, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
  • Sejdiu P; Kosovo Medical Chamber, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo.
  • Hasani F; Orthopedic Clinic, Kosovo Hospital University Clinical Services, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo.
  • Statovci S; Alma Mater Europaea, Campus College Rezonanca, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo.
  • Behluli V; Kosovo Nursing Chamber, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo.
  • Arenliu A; Ministry of Health, Government of the Republic of Kosovo, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 19(24)2022 12 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2155119
ABSTRACT
A pandemic may have a negative impact on healthcare workers' (HCW) mental health. In this cross-sectional study, we assess the self-reported prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression and identify their predictive factors among HCW in Kosovo. The online questionnaire collected data on socio-demographics (sex, age, occupation, education, workplace) and the presence and severity of depression, anxiety, and stress through the 21-item Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, t-test, and linear logistic regression were used to analyze the data. Of the 545 respondents, the majority were male (53.0%), under 60 years of age (94.7%), and married (81.7%). Most of them were physicians (78.2%), while the remaining were nurses, midwives, and other health professionals (22%). Prevalence rates for moderate to extremely high stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms were 21.9%, 13.0%, and 13.9%, respectively. The nurses reported significantly higher mean scores for depression and anxiety than the physicians (p < 0.05). Being married, having poor health, not exercising, and reporting "burnout" from work significantly predicted higher levels of depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms among health workers (p < 0.05). Most HCWs (71.6%) reported a mild, moderate, or severe mental health burden, and certain factors predicted higher levels of such burden.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article