Prevalence of depression and anxiety and factors related to these disorders among nursing professionals working in the surgical center
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https://doi.org/10.5327/Z1414-44251077Keywords:
Surgical center, Mental health, Mental disorders, Perioperative nursing, Nursing staffAbstract
Objective: To investigate the prevalence of depression and anxiety and factors associated with these disorders among nursing professionals working in surgical centers, in the southwest of the state of Paraná, Brazil. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, conducted from April to July 2025, with 75 professionals. A sociodemographic-occupational questionnaire and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were applied. Descriptive, χ2, and binary logistic regression analyses were performed, adopting p<0.05. Results: Women (77.3%) and nursing technicians (63.2%) predominated. For anxiety, 22.7% were “likely” and 32.0% were “probable” cases; for depression, 25.3% were “likely” and 12.0% were “probable.” In the bivariate analysis, anxiety was associated with workload (p=0.041), relationship with the team (p=0.010) and conflicts (p=0.036); depression was associated with relationship with the team (p=0.009) and conflicts (p=0.035). As for regression, ≥12 h/day increased the odds of anxiety (OR=5.07; p=0.047), “excellent” relationship with the team was a protective factor (OR=0.23; p=0.044), and absence of conflicts reduced anxiety symptoms (OR=0.34; p=0.029). For depression, working in a private institution was a protective factor (OR=0.27; p=0.031) and “neutral” relationship increased its risk (OR=24.00; p=0.008). Conclusion: Anxiety symptoms were more frequent than depression symptoms and were related to workload of ≥12 h and unfavorable relational/organizational contexts. Interventions on workload, communication, and conflict management are a priority.
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