Psychological Morbidity And Sources Of Job Stress Among Doctors In Yemen
- Author:
Sami A R Al-Dubai
;
Krishna G Rampal
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Doctors, Psychological Morbidity, Stress, Yemen
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2012;13(1):1-11
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objective: The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence and factors contributing to psychological morbidity among doctors in Sana’a city,
Yemen. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 442 Yemeni doctors. The (GHQ12) was used as a measure of psychological morbidity. Sources of
job stress were determined using a 37-item scale questionnaire. Results: The prevalence of psychological morbidity was 68.1 %. Gender, age range of 30 – 39
years old, chewing Khat, type of residence and income were significantly associated with psychological morbidity (p<0.05). Five stressors out of 37 were significantly
associated with psychological morbidity. On multivariate analysis, the significant predictors of psychological morbidity were being 30 – 39 years old, patients not
trusting doctors, not chewing Khat, uncertainty and insecurity. Conclusion: The prevalence of psychological morbidity in Yemeni doctors was higher than those
reported internationally and it was associated with many important job stressors.