Prevalencia de la salud mental, capital psicológico y satisfacción laboral en trabajadores ecuatorianos

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this research was to determine the prevalence of mental health, psychological capital, and job satisfaction in Ecuadorian workers in the northern sector of the city of Santo Domingo, during the year 2024. A non-experimental quantitative approach was used, with a cross-sectional and descriptive design. The sample consisted of 80 workers from the public and private health sector. A sociodemographic survey and instruments to assess anxiety, depression, and stress (DASS-21), psychological capital (Venezuelan version of the Psychological Capital Questionnaire), and a work scale were administered. As main results of mental health prevalence, for anxiety, in a moderate state it was 30.00%; and moderate depression 18.75%; and mild stress 1.25%. Regarding Psychological Capital, all dimensions (self-efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism) presented high levels; while the level of job satisfaction was high, with extrinsic satisfaction at a medium level. It is concluded that the prevalence of mental health in the interviewed health personnel was low, highlighting the levels of anxiety; in addition, they have elements of psychological tools available.