Research Article: Prevalence and Risk Factors Underlying Occupational Stress and Depression Among Clinical Nurses in Secondary and Tertiary Hospitals of China During COVID- Setting
Introduction:
Occupational stress among clinical nurses is a major challenge, which not only affects nurses’ physical and mental health but also patients’ diagnosis and treatment as well as their overall health. During COVID?, the increased levels of occupational stress among clinical nurses resulted in the development of depressive disorders. Studies suggested that most major depression is preceded by life stressors. Preclinical studies indicate that chronic stress alters the shape and number of neurons in the brain, resulting…
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