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A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study to Assess Anxiety among Healthcare Professionals in India during COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Source :
- Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry; Jan-Mar2023, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p90-94, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background and Aims: Coronavirus has resulted in unique challenges to the healthcare professionals. The pandemic has affected the mental health of healthcare professionals, which may impact their ability to provide care to patients. We aimed to assess anxiety among healthcare professionals, and its relation to selected parameters. Methods: This online questionnaire-based study recruited Indian healthcare workers through convenience sampling. Anxiety was measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 scale. The reasons of emotional distress were also ascertained. Results: The sample comprised of 677 healthcare professionals including resident doctors, consultants, interns, nursing personnel, and others. Moderate/severe anxiety was present in 24.4% of the respondents. Moderate/severe anxiety was more likely to occur among those who had a friend or family member affected by COVID-19 (odds ratio [OR] 2.74, 95% confidence intervals [CI] 1.61-4.69), or who themselves had a psychiatric disorder in the past (OR 2.44, 95% CI 1.36-4.38). Those who reported long working hours and inadequate sleep, fear of being infected by the virus, concerns about transmitting the virus to a family member, mob violence against doctors, and shortage of personal protective equipment had significantly higher odds of moderate/severe anxiety. Conclusion: A considerable proportion of healthcare professionals suffering from anxiety suggests the need for addressing their mental health concerns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CROSS-sectional method
MEDICAL personnel
MENTAL health
PSYCHOLOGICAL distress
MEDICAL consultants
QUESTIONNAIRES
STATISTICAL sampling
HOSPITAL nursing staff
MENTAL illness
SCIENTIFIC observation
ANXIETY
INTERNET
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
HOSPITAL medical staff
ODDS ratio
CONFIDENCE intervals
PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
COVID-19 pandemic
INDUSTRIAL hygiene
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09719962
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163181203
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijsp.ijsp_28_21