Depression, anxiety, stress of clinical nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic and some related factors at Hanoi Medical University Hospital in 2022

Abstract

Background: The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is a big challenge, impacting the mental health of nurses, and affecting health and work efficiency. To serve as a basis for hospital quality improvement activities, we conducted a study to describe the current state of clinical nurses' symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress during the COVID-19 epidemic and identify some relevant factors at Hanoi Medical University Hospital in 2022. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 225 nurses from clinical departments - at Hanoi Medical University Hospital from February 28, 2022, to April 14, 2022. The DASS-21 scale was applied in this study. Result: The rate of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress was 48.4%, 42.2%; 8.4%, respectively. Community response and lack of patient cooperation were risk factors for all three disorders. In addition, the frequency of duty and treatment affected the manifestations of depression; marital status, and isolation affected anxiety expression; protection, relationships at the hospital, and reasons for participating in epidemic prevention and control were factors affecting stress expression. Recommendation: For nursing staff who go directly to fight against the epidemic, the hospital's union has a policy of taking care of their families and providing timely support so that employees can work with peace of mind.