Assessment of the Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Health Personnel Working in Psychiatric Hospital in Hyderabad
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Background: Depression and anxiety are common occupational mental health concerns among healthcare personnel, particularly in psychiatric hospital settings where staff are exposed to emotionally demanding patient care, workload pressure, shift duties, and workplace stressors. Psychological distress among healthcare workers may reduce job performance, impair communication, increase absenteeism, and affect the quality and safety of patient care. Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression and anxiety among healthcare personnel working in a psychiatric hospital in Hyderabad and to examine their association with selected demographic and occupational characteristics. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 99 healthcare personnel working at Sir CJ Institute of Psychiatry Hospital, Hyderabad. Participants included doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff selected through non-probability convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire containing demographic variables and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and associations between demographic variables and depression and anxiety were assessed using inferential statistical tests, with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: Participants included 33 doctors, 33 nurses, and 33 paramedical staff. Most participants were aged 30–35 years, and the majority worked night shifts. Age, residence, and shift duty were significantly associated with both anxiety and depression, whereas education and profession were not significantly associated with either outcome. Conclusion: Depression and anxiety were present among healthcare personnel working in the psychiatric hospital, with age, residence, and shift duty emerging as significant associated factors. Regular mental health screening, stress management programs, confidential psychological support, and fair shift regulation are needed to improve staff well-being and patient care quality.
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