Correlation between uncertainty stress and depression among healthcare professionals in China: a nationwide cross-sectional survey

ObjectiveThis study investigated the correlation between uncertainty stress (US) and depression among healthcare professionals (HCPs) in China.Design, settings and participantsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted by recruiting HCPs from three provinces in China (central, eastern and western...

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Published in:BMJ open 2024-06, Vol.14 (6), p.e078198-e078198
Main Authors: Xia, Jingjing, Wu, Lihong, Yan, Bo, Pan, Jianjiang, Fang, Lizheng, Zhu, Wenhua, Chen, Liying
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
China - epidemiology
College students
COVID-19
Cross-Sectional Studies
depression & mood disorders
Depression - epidemiology
Epidemics
Female
Health Personnel - psychology
Health Personnel - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Medical personnel
Mental depression
Mental Health
Middle Aged
Missing data
Pandemics
Polls & surveys
Prevalence
Primary care
Professionals
public health
Questionnaires
Sample size
Sociodemographics
Stress
Stress, Psychological - epidemiology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Uncertainty
Young Adult
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Summary:ObjectiveThis study investigated the correlation between uncertainty stress (US) and depression among healthcare professionals (HCPs) in China.Design, settings and participantsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted by recruiting HCPs from three provinces in China (central, eastern and western) through purposive sampling between 29 September 2022 and 18 January 2023. US was measured using the Life Stress Questionnaire and depression was measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. In total, 2976 questionnaires were deemed valid.Primary and secondary outcomeThis study examined the prevalence of US and depression among HCPs in China; the correlating sociodemographic traits; and the correlation between US and depression.ResultsThe prevalence of US and depression among HCPs in China was 26.54% (790 out of 2976) and 71.63% (2132 out of 2976). Binary logistic analysis revealed that individuals with graduate degrees (OR: 1.83; 95% CI 1.07 to 3.11; p
ISSN:2044-6055
2044-6055
DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078198