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Table 4 The reasons and sources of high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among PHCWs

From: Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress and associated reasons among Iranian primary healthcare workers: a mixed method study

Main them

Sub-theme

Working environment

• Inappropriate working condition

• Inadequate resources

Organizational policies

• Low salary and benefits

• Staff shortages

• Lack of recognition and promotion prospects

• Lack of job security

Job-related reasons

• Excessive workloads

• Work-life imbalance

• Role ambiguity

Interpersonal relationships

• Disrespectful behavior of patients and colleagues

• Lack of management support

• Poor communication skills