AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION AMONG NURSES IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN LAHORE, PAKISTAN

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Published: 2025-08-14
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Nurses, Depression, Anxiety, Tertiary Care Hospital

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Gulnaz Banu
Asma Tasneem
Samina Munir

Abstract

Background: Nurses play a crucial role in the healthcare system, serving as an essential part of the medical workforce and being entrusted with the responsibility of delivering high-quality patient care.


Objective: To empirically assess the prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression among nurses working in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore.


Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out at Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore, between November 2023 and December 2023. Data were collected using the self-administered Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 24.0.


Results: The findings revealed that 34.66% of nurses experienced moderate depression, while 45 nurses (30%) reported severe depression. Regarding anxiety levels, 75 nurses (50%) had mild anxiety, and 40 nurses (26.66%) experienced moderate anxiety.


Conclusion: Failure to address these mental health concerns may adversely impact the performance of nursing staff, ultimately compromising the quality of patient care.

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Vol. 3 No. 8 (2025): The Research of Medical Science Review

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AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION AMONG NURSES IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN LAHORE, PAKISTAN. (2025). The Research of Medical Science Review, 3(8), 494-498. https://www.medscireview.net/index.php/Journal/article/view/1856