Anxiety and Depression Survey and Analysis of Hospital Staff in a Designated Hospital in Shannan City During the COVID-19 Pandemic

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychological status of anxiety and depression of hospital staff in the designated hospital in the city of Shannan during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to provide a theoretical basis for effective psychological intervention. MATERIAL/METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was performed from September 10 to 16, 2022, by administering an online questionnaire to the hospital staff on duty in the hospital. We collected participants’ demographic and general information. The Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) were used to investigate the anxiety and depression of hospital staff. RESULTS: Among 267 hospital staff, anxiety was found in 98 individuals, with a prevalence of 36.70%. Depression was found in 170 individuals, with a prevalence of 63.67%. Anxiety combined with depression was found in 84 individuals, with a prevalence of 31.46%. The prevalence of depression was higher in women, Tibetan personnel, hospital staff with primary or lower titles, staff without career establishment, and non-aid Tibetan personnel, and the differences were all statistically significant (P<0.05). The SDS scores of depression in Tibetan hospital staff, nurses, hospital staff with primary or lower titles, and staff without career establishment were higher, and the differences were all statistically significant (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of depression among hospital staff in the designated hospital in the city of Shannan was relatively high during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continuous attention and positive mental health intervention are of great importance for specific at-risk populations.