Ahmad H Jabali, Hemant Ramesh Chourasia, Mohammed Y Tarrosh, Yaser A Alhazmi, Mohammed Y Aljabri, Uma H Chourasia, Abrar Hakami, Riyadh Alroomy
BACKGROUND Healthcare providers, particularly in dentistry and medicine, experience high stress levels, exacerbated by factors like patient anxiety, clinical work, and continuous training. The COVID-19 pandemic has further increased these risks. This study aimed to assess depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) among dental and medical practitioners in Saudi Arabia, investigating influential factors on their psychological behavior. MATERIAL AND METHODS In this cross-sectional study conducted in July and August 2021, the depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS-21) was administered through a Google questionnaire...
March 1, 2024: Medical Science Monitor Basic Research