Thực trạng rối loạn lo âu, trầm cảm, stress ở nhân viên y tế Bệnh viện Đa khoa huyện Phú Bình, tỉnh Thái Nguyên năm 2024

The mental health and well-being of healthcare workers are critical components of a resilient healthcare system, yet these professionals frequently operate under intense pressure and high-risk occupational conditions. Growing evidence highlights a significant prevalence of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, and stress, among healthcare workers globally and within Vietnam. These conditions not only compromise individual quality of life but also impact patient care quality and overall healthcare system efficiency. Recognizing this critical issue, our study aims to describe the current prevalence of anxiety, depression, and stress among healthcare workers at Phu Binh District General Hospital, Thai Nguyen province, in 2024. This investigation seeks to provide essential data to inform targeted interventions for protecting and promoting the mental health of this vital workforce.

Healthcare professionals, public health researchers, hospital administrators, and policymakers interested in occupational mental health and well-being of healthcare workers.

This cross-sectional descriptive study investigated the prevalence and severity of anxiety, depression, and stress among healthcare workers at Phu Binh District General Hospital in Thai Nguyen province during 2024. Conducted from April to December, the study included 134 healthcare workers, utilizing the DASS-21 scale for a standardized assessment of psychological distress. The primary objective was to quantify the extent of these mental health challenges within this critical professional group. The results revealed significant prevalence rates: 13.4% for anxiety, 25.4% for depression, and 28.8% for stress among the participating healthcare workers. While a majority of the identified disorders were classified as mild in severity—with mild anxiety accounting for 72.2% of anxiety cases, mild depression for 58.8% of depression cases, and mild stress for 63.2% of stress cases—there were also notable proportions experiencing severe levels, specifically 0.74% for severe anxiety, 4.48% for severe depression, and 2.24% for severe stress. Furthermore, the study elucidated the complexity of psychological disorders by reporting that 32.8% of affected individuals presented with a single disorder (with stress alone being the most common at 17.9%), 12.7% had two co-occurring disorders, and 3% experienced all three conditions simultaneously. These findings highlight a considerable mental health burden within the hospital workforce. The study concludes by emphasizing the imperative for proactive strategies and interventions aimed at protecting and promoting the mental health of healthcare workers, especially focusing on conditions with high prevalence and severity such as depression and stress, to foster a healthier and more resilient professional environment within the hospital system.