Authors: Husameldin Mohamedelhanafi Elbakri , Alaa Saleh Alharbi , Alaa Nasreldin Elhadi , Asma Sarfraz

Abstract

Background: work related injuries (WRIs) can range in severity from mild to possibly fatal. Compared to workers in other industries, many health care professionals are more likely to get hurt. Both the standard of treatment and the physical and emotional health of the personnel may be impacted by these injuries. The antecedent to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a delayed response to a stressful event or situation, whether short-term or long-term, that is catastrophic or dangerous in nature. PTSD is likely to cause widespread discomfort. Some conditions, like stress and anxiety, are comorbid with PTSD. WRIs and mental health (MH) concerns may result in costs for organizations and society.

Aim: To identify the correlation between MH and WRIs among healthcare workers (HCWs).

Methods: This research was cross-sectional, and it was conducted on workers in hospitals during Sept.2025. The research used a survey that investigated the demographics, work injuries (WIs), PTSD, anxiety, and depression among the participants.

Results: A total of 183 participants were enrolled; 93 (50.8%) were females, and the major prevalent WI was
musculoskeletal, 27 (14.8%). There were 83 (45.4%), 88 (48.1%), and 101 (55.2%) who had PTSD, moderate anxiety, and moderately severe to severe depression, respectively. There were significant correlations between PTSD and gender (p < 0.001), type of injury (p < 0.001), anxiety (p < 0.001), and depression (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: Work-related injuries have an adverse effect on the MH of HCWs, leading to elevated levels of PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Keywords: WRIs, healthcare workers, prevalence, mental health, impact.