European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS LEVELS AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Mohammad Zaeem Khan, *Dr. Rimsha Ahmed and Dr. Nitin Gautam

ABSTRACT

Aim: To investigate anxiety, stress, and depression levels among healthcare workers during the Covid-19 outbreak. Material and Method: To assess psychological responses of healthcare workers and related factors during Covid-19 outbreak, an online survey was conducted. It consisted of three sub sections: 1) sociodemographic data 2) information on individuals working condition 3) Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DAS-21). Results: Of all 206 participants, 91 (44.17%) had symptoms of depression, 76 (36.89%) anxiety, and 39 (18.93%) stress. Lower level of support from peers and supervisors, increase in weekly working hours as well as increase in number of Covid-19 patients cared for, lower logistic support were most probably the factors associated with depression, anxiety and stress among healthcare workers. Conclusion: Anxiety/depression among frontline doctors of India warrants the need to address mental health of doctors caring for patients during this pandemic.

Keywords: Anxiety, COVID-19, Depression, Frontline Workers, Knowledge.