Prevalence of anxiety, stress, and depression among health care and nonhealth‑care professionals in India
نویسندگان
1 Department of Orthodontics, Patna Dental College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
2 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Hi Tech Dental College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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4 Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Patna Dental College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
5 Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Adesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India,
6 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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چکیده
BACKGROUND: The psychological impact of anxiety, stress, and depression among health careand nonhealth‑care professionals in India contribute significantly to the global burden of mentalillness in the world. Impaired mental health and stress influence the efficiency and productivity ofwork. Long‑term professional stress among individuals can lead to chronic illness, increased bloodpressure, and many systemic disorders. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence ofanxiety, stress, and depression among the health care and nonhealth‑care professionals in India.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective survey‑based study included 200 studyparticipants (80 nonhealth care and 120 health‑care workers) who were asked to submit theirfeedback and opinion on a questionnaire survey. Depression, stress, and anxiety were scored asper patient health questionnaire‑4 and UCLA scale. The reliability of questionnaires was assessedusing the Cronbach’s alpha (r = 0.90). The statistical analysis was done using the Chi‑square test.RESULTS: Higher prevalence ratio of anxiety, depression, and stress was observed among nonhealthcare compared to health‑care professionals.CONCLUSION: Psychological disturbances were found to be higher among nonmedical whencompared to health‑care workers or professionals. Thus, psychological counseling is required tomanage the stress levels in both health care and nonhealth‑care professionals.
