stress, anxiety and depression among midwives throughout covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

Background :pandemics have significant implications for the psychological health of the population, particularly for healthcare workers in hospital settings. objectives :this research aims to assess the levels of stress, anxiety, and depression experienced by midwives during the covid-19 pandemic. methods :this cross-sectional study was conducted from may to november 2020 among a census sample of 100 midwives employed at teaching hospitals affiliated with kermanshah university of medical sciences (kums) in western iran. data were collected using the depression, anxiety, and stress scale (dass-21), a demographic questionnaire, and a covid-19-related information survey. statistical analyses were performed using spss version 22. results :the mean age of participants was 37.41 ± 8.92 years. the mean ± standard deviation (sd) scores for depression, anxiety, and stress were 6.05 ± 4.69, 5.48 ± 4.16, and 7.49 ± 4.89, respectively. overall, 16% of participants reported severe to extremely severe depressive symptoms, 15% experienced severe to extremely severe stress, and 31% exhibited severe to extremely severe anxiety. conclusions :the results indicate a considerable prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among midwives during the covid-19 pandemic. therefore, it is recommended to implement targeted mental health programs, peer support systems, and stress management workshops for midwives.