Abdullah Mohammed Atallah Alturkistani
Medical intern, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research Article
Impact on mental health and perceptions of psychological care among medical and nursing staff
Author(s): Moamen Abdelfadil Ismail*, Abdullah Ahmed A Alyahya, Abdullah Mohammed Atallah Alturkistani, Basel Mustafa Alkishi, Lojain Khalid Burejailah, Alharbi Rayan Ahmed, Rsal Rabea Alrefaei, Faisal Abdallah Ibrahim Alhejji, Norah Turki Aljuaid and Fuad Abdullah Abdulrahman Almalki
Background: Healthcare professionals frequently face high levels of occupational stress, which can negatively impact their mental well-being. Despite growing recognition of the importance of mental health support for medical and nursing staff, access to psychological care services remains limited. This study aims to evaluate the mental health status of healthcare workers, identify the factors associated with psychological distress, and assess perceptions regarding the availability and effectiveness of psychological care. Methods: This study was conducted among 500 healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, using an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire. The survey assessed depression, anxiety, insomnia, and psychological distress using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7),.. Read More»