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Association between omega-3 index and depersonalization among healthcare workers in a university hospital: a cross-sectional study DOI

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Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Nov. 15, 2024

Introduction Burnout harms workers physical and mental health due to induced brain changes, autonomous nervous system hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis excessive activation. Although several correlations risk factors have been identified, the research around burnout biological correlates remains underdeveloped. The omega-3 index has proposed in as a contributor identify high patients monitor disease advancements but evidence on its relationship with is limited. This study meant test hypothesis that inversely associated levels discuss potential correlate of burnout. Methods It had an observational, cross-sectional design was carried out at university hospital center between March 2021 July 2023. We invited 319 healthcare professionals (doctors nurses) occupational emergency departments. omega- 3 determined through prick finger test. Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization personal accomplishment were measured by Maslach Inventory. Descriptive analyses conducted examine participants’ characteristics outcome variables. Means, medians, interquartile ranges standard deviations calculated for continuous Frequencies percentages obtained categorical used individual dimensions’ scores data evaluation their index. assessed linear regression analysis. Results surveyed 300 subjects (94% response rate). High emotional exhaustion reported 29.9% 22.1% participants, respectively; 26.0% low accomplishment. mean 5.75%. score was, average, 11.132 points higher (95% CI [4.661; 17.603]) individuals whose lower than 4%. Discussion An below 4% seems potentially be depersonalization. Our results contribute enlarging knowledge about correlates, area previously signalled Omega-3 should included prospective studies will investigate evolution other syndrome emerges progresses risk.

Language: Английский

Echoes of conflict: the enduring mental health struggle of Gaza’s healthcare workers DOI

Muna Abed Alah

Conflict and Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18(1)

Published: March 14, 2024

The conflict in Gaza presents distinct difficulties that significantly impact the psychological well-being of healthcare workers (HCWs) making it imperative to understand and address their mental health needs this specific context. This article highlights unique challenges ongoing its critical on HCWs. Observations paper revealed HCWs face extraordinary challenges, including targeting medical facilities, severe shortages supplies, ethical dilemmas providing care such constrained conditions. These factors contribute heightened stress, anxiety, a pervasive sense helplessness among also notes compounded emotional burden due loss colleagues need navigate complex interactions with patients' families under extreme Furthermore, lack basic like adequate nutrition safe drinking water for themselves further compromises ability provide effectively, contributing worsened health. sufficient media coverage support these workers, isolation neglect. find uniquely challenging situation, one is marked not only by immediate stresses but deep-seated scars from past wars. circumstances are clinically relevant as they directly affect HCWs' maintain well-being. findings highlight targeted interventions tailored faced Gaza. Addressing issues crucial effective demanding traumatic circumstances.

Language: Английский

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