FREQUENCY OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN HOSPITAL STAFF

Abstract

Background: Depression is defined as feelings of sadness or loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. This leads to variety of emotional, physical problems and decreases person's ability to work. Depression and anxiety are considered the main indicators of mental health. Failure to point out these issues leads to increased psychological disorders that ultimately results in disturbances in their professional and personal life. Purpose of study: The study was carried out to determine the frequency of anxiety and depression in hospital staff. Methodology: A cross sectional study was done with a sample size of 44. The study was conducted on hospital staff at private medical centrein Attock city. Data was collected by structured questionnaire. Questionnaire was divided in to two parts one includes the demographics and job related questions. Other includes the Hospital Anxiety and depression Scale (HADS) to find out the level of anxiety and depression. Data was analysed through SPSS 21 and descriptive analysis were recorded. The data was arranged in Normal, Borderline Normal and Abnormal through scoring of HADS. Results: According to HADS anxiety score, out of 44 staff members 26 (59.1%) were lie in Borderline abnormal case and 18 (40.9%) were in Abnormal case. According to HADS depression score, out of 44 staff members 30 (68.2%) were lie in Abnormal case 14 (31.8%) were in Borderline abnormal case. Conclusion: High degree of depression was found in hospital staff. The frequency of depression was 68.2%.