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Original Article
The Prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Mental Health among Nurses After the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study from Iran
Samiyeh Kazemi¹, Mahbod Manochehri Rad¹, Amaneh Mahmoudian², Neda Asgarian¹, Masome Rafat³, Kamelya Goudarzi¹
¹Clinical Research Development Unit, Ramsar Imam Sajad Hospital, Ramsar Campus, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Ramsar, Iran ²Nursing Care Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Science, Babol, Iran ³Student Research Committee, Ramsar Fatemeh Zahra School of Nursing and Midwifery, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
DOI: 10.15296/ijwhr.2025.6031 Viewed : 12 times Downloaded : 9 times. Keywords : Nurses, COVID-19, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Mental health, Iran
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Abstract

Objectives: The high transmission and mortality rate of COVID-19, combined with the shortage of treatment facilities and the heavy workload on healthcare providers, especially nurses, can negatively impact mental health until one year later. We investigated the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mental health in nurses after the COVID-19 pandemic in public hospitals in Mazandaran (North of Iran). Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 393 nurses from public hospitals in Mazandaran (North of Iran) were investigated. Stratified random sampling was used. The inclusion criteria were nurses with at least one year of work experience. The data were collected using the General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28), the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), and a demographic questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS 26. Results: In the present study, the mean scores for PTSD and mental health were 31.63 ± 18.33 and 30.72 ± 12.50, respectively. The overall prevalence of PTSD was 44.8% (176 nurses). The classification indicated a moderate disturbance in mental health. A significant relationship was also observed between a history of COVID-19 and PTSD (P < 0.05). Significant relationships were found between age, work experience, number of children, a history of COVID-19, and mental health (P < 0.05). Furthermore, an increase in the prevalence of PTSD was associated with an increase in the incidence of mental health disorders (P < 0.001). Conclusion: It is crucial to address PTSD and mental health among nurses after the COVID-19 pandemic. Regular assessment and monitoring of mental health levels, along with the implementation of appropriate intervention strategies, can help improve the mental health of nurses.