Abstract
This cross-sectional descriptive study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of stress, depression, and anxiety among 95 nurses at Bim Son General Hospital, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, conducted from December 2021 to April 2022, using the DASS-21 scale (Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale). Results showed prevalence rates of depression, anxiety, and stress at 18.9%, 41.1%, and 34.7%, respectively. No nurses exhibited severe or extremely severe depression. Anxiety was most commonly moderate (23.2%), while stress was also predominantly moderate (15.8%), followed by severe stress (10.5%). Marital status and number of children were significantly associated with depression, anxiety, and stress (p<0.05), while workplace location showed statistically significant associations with all three conditions. No significant associations were found with age, sex, professional qualification, years of experience, position, employment type, daily working hours, or income. The findings highlight those in this nursing population, anxiety was more prevalent than depression, and workplace-related factors, alongside family responsibilities, played a key role in nurses' mental health status, suggesting the need for targeted psychological support programs.
