Depression and quality of life among Afghan healthcare workers: A cross-sectional survey study

Mohammadi, Abdul Qadim; Neyazi, Ahmad; Rangelova, Vanya; Padhi, Bijaya Kumar; Odey, Goodness Ogeyi; Ogbodum, Molly Unoh; Griffiths, Mark D.

doi:10.1186/s40359-023-01059-9

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“…These ndings are novel as no previous study in Afghanistan has assessed the prevalence of stress among the general population. However, studies have been conducted on the mental health of healthcare workers [39], adolescents [40], and women in Afghanistan [22]. These results diverge from those of a systematic review conducted by Salari et al among general population [41], which identi ed a negative association between stress and the age group of participants (n = 9074).…”

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Health survey on anxiety, depression, and stress in Afghanistan: A large-scale cross-sectional survey study

Neyazi,

Mohammadi,

Razaqi

et al. 2024

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Background: The present cross-sectional survey study examined the mental health of Afghans living under the Taliban government. It examined the underlying factors associated with depression, anxiety, and stress. Methods: Between June 5, 2023 and February 12, 2024, a cross-sectional study was conducted among the Afghan population in three key regions of Afghanistan. Data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire. Logistic regression models were employed to explore the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and depression, anxiety, and stress among 2,698 participants. Results: The prevalence of (i) depression was 72.05%, (ii) anxiety was 71.94%, and (iii) stress was 66.49%. Multiple regression analysis indicated that gender (being female), economic status (being poor), residency (living in rural areas), education level (being illiterate), being a cigarette smoker, and having experienced a traumatic event during the past month were significantly associated with depression, anxiety and stress. Conclusion: The mental health crisis in Afghanistan is a complex and urgent issue that requires a comprehensive and compassionate response. The findings of the present study show very high levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, most likely reflecting the profound impact of recent political, social, and economic changes. Notably, a significant majority of participants, particularly females and individuals above 35 years of age, reported severe to extremely severe mental health symptoms.

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Health survey on anxiety, depression, and stress in Afghanistan: A large-scale cross-sectional survey study

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“…10 A recent study from Afghanistan found HCWs who reported a low monthly income to be at higher risk of depression than those in higher wage brackets. 11…”

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Investigating the impact of financial concerns on symptoms of depression in UK healthcare workers: data from the UK-REACH nationwide cohort study

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Background Exploration of the association between financial concerns and depression in UK healthcare workers (HCWs) is paramount given the current ‘cost of living crisis’, ongoing strike action and recruitment/retention problems in the National Health Service. Aims To assess the impact of financial concerns on the risk of depression in HCWs, how these concerns have changed over time and what factors might predict financial concerns. Method We used longitudinal survey data from a UK-wide cohort of HCWs to determine whether financial concerns at baseline (December 2020 to March 2021) were associated with depression (measured with the Public Health Questionnaire-2) at follow-up (June to October 2022). We used logistic regression to examine the association between financial concerns and depression, and ordinal logistic regression to establish predictors of developing financial concerns. Results A total of 3521 HCWs were included. Those concerned about their financial situation at baseline had higher odds of developing depressive symptoms at follow-up. Financial concerns increased in 43.8% of HCWs and decreased in 9%. Those in nursing, midwifery and other nursing roles had over twice the odds of developing financial concerns compared with those in medical roles. Conclusions Financial concerns are increasing in prevalence and predict the later development of depressive symptoms in UK HCWs. Those in nursing, midwifery and other allied nursing roles may have been disproportionately affected. Our results are concerning given the potential effects on sickness absence and staff retention. Policy makers should act to alleviate financial concerns to reduce the impact this may have on a discontent workforce plagued by understaffing.

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“…Additionally, those with a higher quality of life were less susceptible to depression. 46 COVID-19 resilience was found to be a risk factor for developing both anxiety and depression, while self-esteem and social support were protective factors against both. The outbreak of COVID-19 disrupted the routine work and personal lives of healthcare workers.…”

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Prevalence and Determinants of Anxiety and Depression Among Healthcare Workers in Liaoning Province, China

Lu,

Dou,

et al. 2024

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To assess the anxiety and depression and their predictors among healthcare workers in Liaoning Province, China. Methods: In order to explore the influencing factors and prevalence of anxiety and depression among healthcare workers, a crosssectional research design was used to survey 500 healthcare workers using the 14-item Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and the Survey of Perceived Organizational Support (SPOS). Results: About 47.12% of the healthcare workers suffered from anxiety and 71.63% suffered from depression. In our study, we found that the health status (OR: 0.540, 95% CI: 0.298-0.976), self-esteem (OR: 0.395, 95% CI: 0.251-0.619), PSS (OR: 0.621, 95% CI: 0.388-0.994), organizational support (OR: 0.533, 95% CI. 0.333-0.854) were protective factors for healthcare workers suffering from anxiety, and resistance to COVID-19 (OR: 1.703, 95% CI: 1.082-2.681) was a risk factor for healthcare workers suffering from anxiety, while good quality of life (OR: 0.385, 95% CI: 0.206-0.719) self-esteem (OR: 0.187, 95% CI: 0.110-0.317), and PSS (OR: 0.475, 95% CI: 0.267-0.847) were protective factors for healthcare workers suffering from depression, and at the age of 35-40 years (OR: 2.475, 95% CI: 1.140-5.369) and resistance to COVID-19 (OR: 2.219, 95% CI: 1.313-3.751) were risk factors for healthcare workers suffering from depression. Conclusion:The anxiety and depression status of healthcare workers in China is poor, and hospital administrators should take positive measures to support healthcare workers and give positive expectations to alleviate negative emotions such as anxiety and depression.

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Depression and quality of life among Afghan healthcare workers: A cross-sectional survey study

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Health survey on anxiety, depression, and stress in Afghanistan: A large-scale cross-sectional survey study

Health survey on anxiety, depression, and stress in Afghanistan: A large-scale cross-sectional survey study

Investigating the impact of financial concerns on symptoms of depression in UK healthcare workers: data from the UK-REACH nationwide cohort study

Prevalence and Determinants of Anxiety and Depression Among Healthcare Workers in Liaoning Province, China

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