Prevalence of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Among Public Sector Healthcare Workers in Kosovo

This study explored the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Kosovo. To shed light on the mental health of HCWs in Kosovo, the hypothesis that depression, stress, and anxiety levels will be elevated, particularly among those working in emergency departments, was tested. The study included 141 participants aged between 19 and 65 years, selected from both urban and rural areas of Kosovo using a semi-purposive sampling method. Participants completed the DASS-21 questionnaire. Participants’ demographic data were presented through descriptive analyses along with the prevalence rates of the DASS-21 indicators. These findings indicate a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among HCWs in Kosovo, especially among those employed in emergency departments.