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ArticleFrontiers in psychiatry2022

Depression, anxiety and stress, during COVID-19 pandemic among midwives in ethiopia: A nationwide cross-sectional survey.

Eskeziaw Abebe Kassahun, Belayneh Ayanaw Kassie, Sewbesew Yitayih Tilahun, Asmamaw Demis Bizuneh

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Article in Frontiers in psychiatry, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Eskeziaw Abebe KassahunSchool of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Belayneh Ayanaw KassieDepartment of Women's and Family Health, School of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Sewbesew Yitayih TilahunDepartment of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Asmamaw Demis BizunehSchool of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
University of Gondar · ETWoldia University · ET

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Abstract

Introduction: COVID-19 has rapidly crossed borders, infecting people throughout the whole world, and has led to a wide range of psychological sequelae. Midwives who come close in contact with women while providing care are often left stricken with inadequate protection from contamination with COVID-19. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of depression, anxiety, and stress (DASS) among midwives in Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from 20 June to 20 August 2020, among 1,691 practicing midwives in Ethiopia. A simple random sampling technique was used to select study participants. Data were collected through a structured telephone interview. A 21-item depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS-21) was used. Data were entered using the Google forms platform and were analyzed with SPSS version 24. Both bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were employed. Variables with a Results: The prevalence of DASS among midwives in Ethiopia was 41.1, 29.6, and 19.0%, respectively. Being female [ Conclusion: In this study, the overall magnitude of depression, anxiety, and stress were high. Addressing knowledge gaps through information, training, and safety protocols on COVID-19 and the provision of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to preserve the mental health of Midwives during COVID-19.

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