Association between Sociodemographic Factors and Mental Health Status among Nurses in Public Hospitals in Malaysia

Jheffany Yazid and Azliha Minai Rajab
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Jheffany Yazid: ILKKM Kubang Kerian (Nursing), Ministry of Health, Kota Bahru, Kelantan, Malaysia
Azliha Minai Rajab: Nursing Division, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 12, 3761-3772

Abstract: This study assesses the mental health status of nurses in public hospitals in Malaysia, focusing on depression, anxiety, and stress, and examines the associations with sociodemographic factors. A cross-sectional design was used, involving 623 nurses from two public hospitals in Kuala Lumpur. Data were collected using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21). The findings showed that most nurses had normal levels of depression (94.1%), anxiety (87.3%), and stress (98.2%), with a small percentage experiencing mild to moderate symptoms. Significant associations were found between age, gender, and mental health indicators, with younger nurses and females reporting higher levels of depression and anxiety. The study highlights the need for targeted mental health interventions for younger and female nurses to improve their psychological well-being and job satisfaction, ultimately contributing to better healthcare delivery.

Date: 2024
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