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KMID : 1044620240570010037
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Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
2024 Volume.57 No. 1 p.37 ~ p.46
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Mental Health Among Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Vietnam
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Nhan Phuc Thanh Nguyen
Ha Phan Ai Nguyen
Cao Khoa Dang
Minh Tri Phan
Huynh Ho Ngoc Quynh
Van Tuan Le
Chinh Van Dang
Tinh Huu Ho
Van Trong Phan
Thang Van Dinh
hang Phan
Thi Anh Thu Dang
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Abstract
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Objectives: The objective of this study was to characterize mental health issues among Vietnamese healthcare workers (HCWs) and to identify related factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 990 HCWs in 2021. Their mental health status was measured using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale.
Results: In total, 49.9%, 52.3%, and 29.8% of respondents were found to have depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. The multivariable linear regression model revealed that factors associated with increased anxiety scores included depression scores (β, 0.45; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.39 to 0.51) and stress scores (β, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.41 to 0.52). Factors associated with increased depression scores included being frontline HCWs (β, 0.57; 95% CI, 0.10 to 1.10), stress scores (β, 0.50; 95% CI, 0.45 to 0.56), and anxiety scores (β, 0.41; 95% CI, 0.36 to 0.47), while working experience was associated with reduced depression scores (β, -0.08; 95% CI, -0.16 to -0.01). Factors associated with increased stress scores included working experience (β, 0.08; 95% CI, 0.00 to 0.16), personal protective equipment interference with daily activities (β, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.07 to 1.00), depression scores (β, 0.54; 95% CI, 0.48 to 0.59), and anxiety scores (β, 0.45; 95% CI, 0.39 to 0.50), while age was associated with reduced stress scores (β, -0.12; 95% CI, -0.20 to -0.05).
Conclusions: Specific interventions are necessary to enhance and promote the mental health of HCWs so they can successfully cope with the circumstances of the pandemic.
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KEYWORD
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Mental health, Healthcare workers, COVID-19, Vietnam
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