Stress and prevalence of depression among personnel in Khuntan hospital, Khuntan district, Chinghai, Thailand
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Objective
- To study stress level among personnel in Khuntan hospital
- To study prevalence rate of depression among personnel in Khuntan hospital
- To study personal associated factors of stress and depression among personnel in Khuntan hospital
Method A descriptive study was conducted. Using 3-part questionnaire, part 1 is general basic information, part 2 is stress test questionnaire (ST-5), part 3 is depression and suicidal questionnaire (2Q 9Q 8Q). Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, Chi- square, Fisher’s exact test and Logistic regression
Results Findings showed that 133 personnel had mild stress 67.7 %, moderate stress 27.1, severe stress 3.8% and very severe stress 1.5%. No personal factors were found to have statistical significant effects on stress levels. The prevalence of depression was 9.8% which was mild MDD (9%). Factor that statistical significant associate with depression is educational level. Most of personnel had no tendency of suicide 97.7%, low level of tendency to suicide 0.8%, moderate level of tendency to suicide 1.5%
Conclusion Stress and depression among personnel is important. We should explore in order to prevent and manage it. That will make improving of personnel’s mental health, which affect quality of work.
Keywords: stress, depression, hospital staff
*Khuntan hospital, Chiangrai Province
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