Assessing the Mental Health of Female Employees at the Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran

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1 Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

2 Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran

3 Department of Psychiatry, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran

4 Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran

5 Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran

6 Department of Biostatistics, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran

10.22038/jfmh.2025.89048.3256

Abstract

Background: The mental well-being of women working in stressful work environments, such as medical schools, is of great importance because of their work importance and major responsibilities. Work pressures and work-life imbalance could lead to psychological disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. This study aimed to assess the mental health of female employees at the Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
Method: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 145 female employees. General Health Questionnaire 28 (GHQ-28) was used to assess the mental health of participants. The data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistical methods (such as chi-square tests) to determine the relationship between demographic variables and mental health.
Results: Fifty-one percent of participants scored above the cutoff point on the GHQ-28, indicating probable psychological problems. Anxiety and insomnia were the most prevalent disorders in individuals suspected of having psychological problems. None of the demographic variables showed significant associations with mental health (p > 0.05). However, the analysis of the relationship between demographic variables and subscales showed that education level was associated with somatic symptoms, anxiety, and insomnia. Additionally, work experience level and older age were associated with increased anxiety and insomnia (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: Psychological disorders are prevalent among female employees at the Faculty of Medicine; work and social pressures had effects independent of personal characteristics. Implementing support programs (such as counseling services, stress management workshops, and flexible work arrangements) is recommended to improve the mental health of participants.

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Fundamentals of Mental Health

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Available Online from 09 November 2025

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