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ผู้วิจัย/Authors: Suwanna Arunpongpaisal

ชื่อเรื่อง/Title: Prevalence of mental health problem among registered nurses at roiet hospital.

แหล่งที่มา/Source: Journal of the Psychiatric Association of Thailand,Vol. 53, No. 1, January-March 2008, Page 21.

รายละเอียด / Details:

Objective: To study the prevalemce of mental health problem among registered nurses at Roiet hospital and factors associated with mental problems. Method: Descriptive cross-sectional survey design was conducted during March 1st-3th 2006. Participants were 307 registered nurses at Roi-et Hospital working during 2006. Subjects were informed and given consent by answering the self-administered questionnaire which consisted of the General Health Questionnaire-28 Thai version for assessment of mental health problems and associated factors. Results: Response rate was 95%. The prevalence of mental health problems among registered nurses at Roi-et hospital was 10.3%. Somatic symptoms predominated (56.7%), then anxiety symptoms (20%), and depression (10%). Factors associated with mental health problems were the loss of the loved one and severe stress during the past 3 months (Odd ratio 5.9, p=0.00),previous use of alcohol or hypnotic drugs (Odd ratio 2.3, p=0.03), presence of work obstacles such as human resources being scarce and low competency with inadequate skill (Odd ratio 2.3, p=0.05). Conclusion: Prevalence of mental health problem among registered nurses at Roiet hospital was 10.3%. The main factors associated with mental health problems were the recent loss of a loved one and severe stress and presence of work obstacles. The nurses need mental health promotion and capacity strengthening.

Keywords: mental health, registered nurse, prevalence

ปีที่เผยแพร่/Year: 2008

Address: Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

Code: 20080090

ISSN/ISBN: 0125-6985

Country of publication: Thailand

Language: English

Category: Abstract

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