Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: May | Volume: 11 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 163-168
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20210526
Covid-19 Related Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Nurses Working as Front Line Workers in a Selected Hospital in Mumbai City
Sheryl Cornelio1, Saly Suseel2, Valsa Thomas3
1,2,3 Dr. LH Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Corresponding Author: Sheryl Cornelio
ABSTRACT
Background: Healthcare workers getting exposed to Covid-19 patients could be psychologically stressed. With the rapid spread of the disease, tremendous pressure and challenges are faced by the nurses.
Purpose: The purpose/aim of the study was to assess the level of depression, anxiety and stress among Nurses working in the Covid-19 ICU and wards and Covid-19 clinic.
Method: Quantitative approach with descriptive design was used for the study and convenient sampling was used with the sample size being 83. Standardized scale known as DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety and stress scale) scale was used for the collection of data.
Results: To analyze the data, inferential statistics was used. The major findings of the study showed that majority of the Nurses (34%) (N=28) had moderate anxiety. Also, majority of them (75%) (N=63) did not find any symptoms of depression. A majority of (48%) (N=40) had moderate level of stress.
Conclusion/Implications: The findings of the study suggest that working in the Covid-19have both negative and positive impact on the emotional impact of the Nurses. Providing required basic needs and support both physical and psychological plays a vital role in maintaining the mental health of the Nurses.
Key words: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Nurses, Covid-19.