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Psychological distress symptoms among healthcare professionals are significantly influenced by psychosocial work context, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional analysis

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  • Gebisa Guyasa Kabito
  • Tesfaye Hambisa Mekonnen

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Background: Work-related psychosocial hazards result in numerous adverse effects on physical and psychological health, a reduction in quality of life and a decline in performance capacity to workers. While the condition is widespread across various occupations, healthcare sectors are acknowledged to be at high risk. In developing countries such as Ethiopia, however, the lack of reliable data on psychosocial hazards including psychological distress (PD) often hampers officials from planning for preventive actions. This study assessed the magnitude and influencing factors of PD among healthcare professionals in Gondar city, Ethiopia. Methods: We employed a cross-sectional survey of 422 healthcare professionals selected with a stratified random sampling technique between April and March 2019. The symptoms of psychological distress were assessed with a standardized 10 items Kessler Psychological Distress Scale instrument. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted by use of SPSS program version 20. Factors associated with psychological distress symptoms were ascertained at

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  • Gebisa Guyasa Kabito & Tesfaye Hambisa Mekonnen, 2020. "Psychological distress symptoms among healthcare professionals are significantly influenced by psychosocial work context, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional analysis," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 15(9), pages 1-12, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0239346
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0239346
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    1. Iyabode, Akinbobola & Boluwatife, Ogunwole Oluwapelumi, 2021. "Mental Health Status of Healthcare Providers During Covid-19 Pandemic: Influence of Burden of Care and Work Environment," African Journal of Economic Review, African Journal of Economic Review, vol. 9(3), June.

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