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Work stress often occurs when work requirements do not match the abilities, resources and needs of employees in the organisation. Various studies have linked its effects and impacts on human psychology and physiology. This study determines the relationship between factors of depression, anxiety and stress on health among health facility staff in Matu and Daro, Sarawak. This survey study involved the participation of 181 respondents consisting of staff from management and professional category and implementation groups of various positions, including contract staff. The research instrument used to assess levels of depression, anxiety, and stress was a questionnaire. The constructs measured were the assessment factors of the cause of stress through employee responses, Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II). This study's findings were descriptively analysed using Cross-tabulation and Pearson's Correlation to test the significance and confirm the relationship between the variables. Correlation explains that if the employees fail to control their work stress, it will cause unwanted psychological effects on other employees or the organisation. The study suggests that the cause of work stress and the psychological effects of public servants should receive serious attention from employers and organisations because it has a lasting impact on the service. Enhancing the relationship among all parties is crucial to address this problem more efficiently. Subsequent research endeavours are expected to delve deeper into the connection between work stress factors and employees' psychological well-being while also focusing on raising awareness about the importance of mental health in both the public and private sectors.
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In-Text Citation: (Mahdi & Assim, 2023)
To Cite this Article: Mahdi, A. K., & Assim, M. I. S. A. (2023). The Relationship between Factors of Depression, Anxiety and Stress towards Health among Health Facility Staff in Matu & Daro, Sarawak: A Concept Paper. International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 13(8), 68 – 74.
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