Major depressive episode in hospital workers during the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil DOI Creative Commons
Betina Daniele Flesch, Ana Laura Sica Cruzeiro Szortyka, Maitê Peres de Carvalho

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Revista de Saúde Pública, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 56, P. 107 - 107

Published: Dec. 7, 2022

To estimate prevalence and factors associated with major depressive episode (MDE), emphasizing occupational aspects, in workers of a public teaching hospital that is reference for Covid-19 treatment.A cross-sectional study was carried out between October December 2020, after the first peak pandemic, interviewing 1,155 workers. The MDE estimated using Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) algorithm. Multivariate hierarchical analysis conducted Poisson regression to assess factors.MDE 15.3% (95%CI: 13.3-17.5) higher among young, white female workers, those family history depression, resident professionals, nursing who were exposed three or more situations moral dilemma, had put off physiological need until later. Having risk factor Covid-19, being smoker physically inactive also positively MDE.The points considerable tertiary health care workers; reviewing work processes essential reduce stress minimize effects pandemic on mental health, preventing problems from becoming chronic.

Language: Английский

Reports from the frontline: health workers describe COVID-19 risks and fears in five cities in Brazil DOI Creative Commons
Carl Kendall, Ana Ecilda Lima Ellery, Nivaldo Carneiro

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BMC Health Services Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: March 22, 2023

Abstract Background Health providers are under unprecedented pressures to perform in the COVID-19 health crisis and risks. We initiated a large mixed-method survey of professionals five metropolitan areas Brazil document risks needs professionals. To initiate study, we conducted formative research. Methods 77 open-ended semi-structured interviews online convenience sample physicians, nurses, nurse technicians, physiotherapists Belem, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, São Paulo, Brazil. Design, data collection, analysis were informed by Rapid Ethnographic Analysis (REA). Results Responses organized into three themes that emerged interviews: lack preparation – both locally nationally—for pandemic its effects on staffing training; overlap personal, family, professional risk consequences; inadequately addressed anxiety suffering among staff. Conclusions Our respondents unprepared for epidemic, especially institutional sequelae psychological cost. These consequences exacerbated leadership sweeping changes undercutting Brazilian system noted almost all participants.

Language: Английский

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Fatores Psicossociais e Transtornos Mentais em Trabalhadores de Saúde Enfrentando a Covid-19 DOI Creative Commons
João Carlos Caselli Messias, Liliana Andolpho Magalhães Guimarães, Karina Borgonovi Silva Barbi

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Psicologia - Teoria e Prática, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 26(1)

Published: Nov. 21, 2023

This study aimed to assess psychosocial risk factors and Minor Mental Disorders (MMD), as well the possible effects of pandemic on 85 healthcare workers working in two hospitals city Campinas, SP (Brazil).This was an exploratory-descriptive, cross-sectional study, conducted through convenience sampling, utilizing online platform.The employed a Sociodemographic Occupational Questionnaire, SRQ-20 COPSOQ II instruments.The results indicated level for emotional demands, cognitive work pace.Suspicion MMD 65.9%, being moderately associated with Quantitative Demands Emotional Demands.The group that perceived worsening routine had significantly higher score suspicion MMD, more subject hiding emotions quantitative demands.It is concluded professionals who worked front line Covid-19 were several development MMD.Awareness these enhances understanding challenges needs faced by this professionals.It hoped his contribution will support future studies at further exploring issues.

Language: Английский

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Interventional Studies on Nurses’ Mental Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
Selmin Köse, Merve Murat

Psych, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 4(3), P. 525 - 536

Published: Aug. 18, 2022

This systematic review’s primary aim is to examine the interventional studies on mental health of nurses during COVID-19 pandemic, and secondary determine interventions that can be planned for future pandemics. For this, databases were searched, a total 12 meeting inclusion criteria included. It was determined most conducted online due pandemic restrictions. The effects (diaphragmatic breathing relaxation, emotional freedom techniques, sending motivational messages, mobile wellness program, acceptance commitment therapy, neuro-meditation laughter yoga, gong meditation, distant Reiki, e-aid cognitive behavioral mindfulness-based breathing, music therapy) parameters affecting working actively in examined. In these studies, applied seen have positive results well-being. which traumatic experience healthcare professionals, shows more are needed protect improve who take care critically ill patients difficult times.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 pandemic: Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms among Brazilian psychologists DOI Creative Commons
Juliana Álvares Duarte Bonini Campos, Lucas Arrais Campos, Bianca Gonzalez Martins

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Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Dec. 2, 2022

Symptoms related to mental health disorders became the background of COVID-19 pandemic, and psychologists had adapt demands, while they themselves were exposed pandemic its stressors. To identify demographic professional characteristics Brazilian in different phases their reported care practices, concerns, symptoms. This was an observational study conducted online four independent with no pairing among samples (May/June 2020, n = 263; November/December 131; May/June 2021, 378; 222). Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale used. The validity reliability data obtained DASS-21 attested by confirmatory factor analysis. Basic lexographic similarity analysis obtain textual information. Prevalence variables estimated compared between using z-test (α 5%). Similarity performed psychologists' concerns. Most participants women self-employed or employed. There rapid adjustment remote work more than 70% changes since onset pandemic. One a previous disorder, there high prevalence symptoms such as anxiety, fear, angst. professionals who not caring about own significant. In one cluster (health) concern identified, 2021 three clusters (health, family, COVID-19). depression, stress did change during Psychologists adapted demands population face However, disregard for self-care these professionals.

Language: Английский

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Major depressive episode in hospital workers during the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil DOI Creative Commons
Betina Daniele Flesch, Ana Laura Sica Cruzeiro Szortyka, Maitê Peres de Carvalho

et al.

Revista de Saúde Pública, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 56, P. 107 - 107

Published: Dec. 7, 2022

To estimate prevalence and factors associated with major depressive episode (MDE), emphasizing occupational aspects, in workers of a public teaching hospital that is reference for Covid-19 treatment.A cross-sectional study was carried out between October December 2020, after the first peak pandemic, interviewing 1,155 workers. The MDE estimated using Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) algorithm. Multivariate hierarchical analysis conducted Poisson regression to assess factors.MDE 15.3% (95%CI: 13.3-17.5) higher among young, white female workers, those family history depression, resident professionals, nursing who were exposed three or more situations moral dilemma, had put off physiological need until later. Having risk factor Covid-19, being smoker physically inactive also positively MDE.The points considerable tertiary health care workers; reviewing work processes essential reduce stress minimize effects pandemic on mental health, preventing problems from becoming chronic.

Language: Английский

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