Psychological Distress

Age, years as educator, and relationship status did not retain significance as predictors of distress in the multivariate path model. The hypothesised path model fit the distress data well, while an alternative model did not meet acceptable fit. The observed mean psychological distress score was 1.18 with a standard deviation of 2.49. Psychological distress was measured using the ePWBI-9 Physician Well-Being Index-Expanded. Psychological distress in healthcare workers arose from overwhelming patient loads, lengthy working hours, direct exposure to COVID-19 patients, and witnessing patient deaths. Financial stress combined with reduced social participation produced isolation and depression among cancer patients. Depression and anxiety have been independently implicated in arousal disorders, decreased libido, and general dissatisfaction in sexual interactions. Psychological distress is treated as the core psychological factor in the biopsychosocial model of adolescent suicidality. Lower socioeconomic status can elevate psychological distress through pathways such as financial precarity and overcrowding. Healthcare workers experienced anxiety disorders, depression, stress, PTSD, inso…