PriMera Scientific Medicine and Public Health (ISSN: 2833-5627)

Research Article

Volume 6 Issue 1

Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among Working Individuals of Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur

Satisha Shrestha*

December 18, 2024

DOI : 10.56831/PSMPH-06-188

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Abstract

Introduction: Depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) are significant affective states that substantially influence both the psychological and physiological state of an individual. Acquiring a nuanced understanding of the emotional landscape of working professionals within a community is important in enhancing societal progression. Daily, factors like age, gender, occupational roles, and marital status play a paramount role in affecting mental health parameters. Therefore, a thorough grasp of the relationship between demographic and psychological factors is essential.

Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted among 203 working individuals of Suryabinayak municipality. The data was collected using the DASS-42 questionnaire. All data were analyzed using SPSS and presented in tables.

Result: The findings revealed diverse levels of DAS within the participants. The mean score was found to be 9.42 for depression, 8.70 for anxiety, and 12.72 for stress among the participants. For depression levels, 123 individuals fall within the normal range, 25 mild, 34 moderate, 12 severe, and 9 extremely severe, underscoring the presence of serious cases that may require intervention. In terms of anxiety, 109 individuals fall within the normal range, 12 experience mild anxiety, 48 moderate, 14 severe, and 20 extremely severe levels, highlighting individuals facing considerable anxiety challenges. For Stress levels, 138 falls in the normal range, 25 experience mild, 26 moderate, 12 severe, and 2 extremely severe, reflecting a range of stress management needs. This study also examines the prevalence of DAS based on gender, occupation, age, and marital status, revealing important differences among these factors in detail.

Conclusion: Although the majority of people fall within the normal range of the DAS scale and don’t experience significant DAS symptoms, a considerable proportion still needs various kinds of mental health support like counseling, stress management, and self-care sessions.

Keywords: Depression; Anxiety; Stress; DASS; Gender; Occupation; Age; Marital Status; Suryabinayak; Bhaktapur

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