فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

Background: Mental health among clinical hospital workforce requires thorough assessment due to their vital role in caring for people. Given the scarcity of evidence, our study aims to shed light on various aspects of service utilization within a group of hospital workers and trainees. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, sampling framework of six governmental hospitals was used. The study population consisted of 300 clinical workers and trainees. Convenience sampling was employed to access study subjects in proportion to the hospital size. All eligible clinical workers within the specified timeframe were enrolled until the predetermined sample size was reached. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information. Results: Among participants who experience some form of mental concern or disorder, 60% do not use any form of care. 29% used psychological drugs (with or without psychiatric prescription), and only 26% utilized mental consultation services. There is no significant relationship between age and service utilization. The main barriers to mental health service use were self-reliance, work overload, and time constraints. Personal concern and belief in treatment effectiveness were key factors that encouraged service utilization. Conclusion: The findings of this research recognizes that mental health of healthcare providers is not solely a problem within the health sector but a major public health concern. The low rate of mental health care utilization, despite their acquaintance with matter of mental health, highlights the complexity of this issue and need for Further in-depth studies.