psychological disorders among the indonesian healthcare workers during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic (2020)

Background: covid-19 has been declared a pandemic and has caused tremendous psychological stress, potentially causing psychological disorders among healthcare workers as a vulnerable group. the covid-19 pandemic’s impacts are unavoidable for indonesian healthcare workers. this study aimed to determine the prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression among indonesian healthcare workers battling the covid-19 pandemic. materials and methods: an online survey was conducted from august until september 2020 among indonesian healthcare workers, including general physicians, specialist doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives, and laboratory staff. a standardized self-reported e-questionnaire was generated using the google form and was shared through online platforms. a total of 1107 respondents were obtained. after providing informed consent, respondents completed a survey that collected sociodemographic data and assessed stress, anxiety, and depression using the depression, anxiety, and stress scale (dass 42). statistical analysis, including chi-squared tests or fisher’s exact tests, was employed, with a significance level of p < 0.05. results:  the findings revealed a prevalence of 9.7% for stress, 20.1% for anxiety, and 8.8% for depression among indonesian healthcare workers. anxiety emerged as a predominant mental health issue, particularly among nurses. stress closely mirrored anxiety’s prevalence across professions, while depression exhibited lower prevalence rates compared to anxiety and stress.conclusions: this study provides crucial insights into the psychological impact of the covid-19 pandemic on indonesian healthcare workers, highlighting the significant burden of stress, anxiety, and depression. urgent interventions and support mechanisms are warranted to safeguard the mental well-being of healthcare professionals amidst the ongoing crisis