Articles Vol. 64 No. 5 23/08/2023

14. THE MENTAL HEALTH OF PEDIATRICIANS AT THE VIETNAM NATIONAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN 2020-2022

Pham Thu Hien1,2, Le Bich Ngoc3,4, Nguyen Thi Trang Nhung3,4, Hoang Thu Trang1,2, Pham Vu Dieu Linh1,2, Vuong Thi Ngoc Bich1,2, Bui Thi Thu Huong1,2, Tran Van Tho1,2, Vu Thuy Linh1,2, Le Thi Phuong1,2, Nguyen Ngoc Thuy1,2, Pham Thi Hanh Trang1,2
1 Vietnam National Children’s Hospital
2 Bệnh viện Nhi Trung ương
3 Hanoi University of Public Health
4 Trường Đại học Y tế công cộng
Corresponding author: hientccb@gmail.com
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v64i5.770
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Keywords
Anxiety, stress, depression, medical staff.
Abstract

Aims: To determine the proportion of pediatricians with anxiety, stress, depression and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic at the National Children’s Hospital in 2020 -2022.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study on 239 pediatricians who were present at work at the time of the study and used the DASS scale to assess the mental health of pediatricians.

Results: Mean age was 46.1, and under 35 years old accounted for 42,9%. 54,8% are female and 85.4% are married and living with a partner. Participation in management accounts for 29,7%. According to the DASS21 scale, the depression rate of doctors is 14.6%, of which 0.8% is severe and 3.8% is very severe. The rate of anxiety among pediatricians was 17.2%, of which 2.1% were severe and 5% were very severe. The stress rate of health workers was 14.6%, in which 2.9% were severe and 2.1% were very severe.

Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the mental health of pediatricians at the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital.

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