The COVID-19 Pandemic and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Emotional Impact on Healthcare Professions

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

Published: April 1, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in March 2020, has resulted the deaths of hundreds thousands people around world just a few months, putting at great risk commitment healthcare workers unprepared to manage worldwide phenomenon risk. In early stages especially, medical staff had deal with pandemic expense their physical and mental health, them particularly for experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). study aims analyze psychopathological aspects associated PTSD, focusing on emotional impact caused by professionals compared control group. sample analyzed over 2 from May 2021, included 214 participants into two groups, i.e., (N = 107) group 107). online assessment instrument used consisted an anonymous questionnaire, assembled ad hoc demographic information different standardized scales (e.g., Fear scale, Profile Mood States, Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey), while further section survey DSM-5 criteria investigate Posttraumatic COVID-19-PTSD). results reported that consistent perception (mean 26.18, SD 14.60), but not level significantly higher than other categories 25.75, 14.65; t 0.20, p 0.84). However, they showed less disturbance sample, better anxiety management skills, lower levels depressive confusion. Specifically, condition exhaustion (T 0.64, D 0.74, A 0.62, S 0.75, C 0.64) depersonalization 0.41, 0.52, 0.49, 0.60, 0.40), is common burnout syndrome. conclusion, obtained are useful understanding determinants involvement professions syndrome and, therefore, planning activities support paths these who during prolonged pervasive crises, such as pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Influence of COVID-19 Pandemic on Psychological Status: An Elaborate Review

Cureus, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 1, 2022

The 21st century has seen a spike in virus outbreaks. Coronavirus infection 2019, originating from Wuhan Province, China, spread across the world and was declared pandemic. It led to imposition of lockdowns different parts world, as were an effective essential way break down cycle infection. Physical distancing most significant measure cycle. outbreak concurrent mental health risks worldwide. Mental is considered be one important components overall issues. A good state when people are stable with environment should not effortlessly upset. They know their requirements, difficulties, goals properly; if they face problems, trial done solve them logically cope stress anxiety. COVID-19 set off wide variation issues, for example, anxiety, panic disorder, depression. Most studies have reported negative impacts, including anger, indications, confusion. Healthcare providers who worked around look after patients had also found need emphasis on health. awareness among general population gained importance since high rise This garnered popularity clinicians pay due attention Awareness measures keep issues at bay emphasized undertaken. organized review targets highlight psychological impact associated risk factors that aggravation.

Language: Английский

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Nigeria in the COVID Era

Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 29(3), P. 192 - 197

Published: July 1, 2022

The coronavirus disease-19 pandemic has spread to all parts of the world. As 20 May 2022, over 500 million confirmed cases have occurred with 6 deaths. In Nigeria, 255,000 more than 3000 adversely affected virtually aspects human endeavour, a severe impact on health system. Nigerian system was ill prepared for pandemic, and this further weakened it. impacts include disruption services, low motivation workforce, unresponsive leadership poor funding. national response, though initially weak, ramped up expand capacity building, testing, public enlightenment, creation isolation treatment centres research. funding response from government, private sector multilateral donors. Nigeria must comprehensively strengthen its through motivating building resources health, improved service delivery provision adequate funding, be better against future pandemics.

Language: Английский

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Stigma against health care providers caring for COVID-19 patients in Turkey

Cogent Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(1)

Published: Aug. 10, 2022

Health care providers (HCPs) worldwide have been a common target for stigmatization during widespread infections, such as COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to highlight the prevalence COVID-19 pandemic among HCPs in Turkey using Stigma instrument (S19-HCPs). Descriptive design. S19-HCPs self-administered, web-based survey (24 items) developed previously. internal consistency S19-HCPs' Turkish version was satisfactory (α = 0.79). Test-retest correlations were all statistically significant (ICC 0.90, p0.01). Most participants 20–30 years old (77%); respondents, 66% had worked COVID-19-designated facility. against highly prevalent Turkey. outcomes revealed substantial levels HCP irrespective their motivation work with patients. Education, media, and awareness campaigns might play critical role addressing global issues.

Language: Английский

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Regional differences in the utilisation of antenatal care and skilled birth attendant services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria: an interrupted time series analysis

BMJ Global Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(10), P. e012464 - e012464

Published: Oct. 1, 2023

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial negative impact on the utilisation of essential health services (EHS) globally, especially in resource-limited settings such as Nigeria. High maternal deaths associated with low access to and EHS antenatal care (ANC) skilled birth attendants (SBAs) remain concern during era. study assessed effects ANC SBA across regions Methods Monthly data between January 2017 July 2021 were obtained from Federal Ministry Health database. An interrupted time-series analysis, implemented using Prophet model, was conducted compare regional variation outcomes pandemic. Average percentage changes (PC) observed predicted including their 95% CI reported. Results From March 2020 2021, number visits significantly lower than expected by 16%–43% change five six highest significant reduction North-West (PC=−43.4; CI: −52.6 –34.1) least South-West (PC=−15.5; −24.8 –6.1), no South-East. deliveries 18%–43% all (p<0.01). North-East (PC=−43.3; –51.7 –34.9) (PC=−18.3; −25.2 –11.5), respectively, decline utilisation. Overall, patterns relatively similar north-south divide though effect considerably pronounced north. Conclusion There due Nigeria, northern regions. Targeted contextually relevant interventions should be alleviate emergency response promote

Language: Английский

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What made primary health care resilient against COVID-19? A mixed-methods positive deviance study in Nigeria

BMJ Global Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(11), P. e012700 - e012700

Published: Nov. 1, 2023

Introduction The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic overwhelmed some primary health care (PHC) systems, while others adapted and recovered. In Nigeria, large, within-state variations existed in the ability to maintain PHC service volumes. Identifying characteristics of high-performing local government areas (LGAs) can improve understanding subnational systems resilience. Methods Employing a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, we quantitatively identified ‘positive deviant’ LGAs based on their speed recovery outpatient antenatal services prepandemic levels using volume data from Nigeria’s management information system matched them comparators with similar baseline slower recoveries. 70 semistructured interviews were conducted LGA officials, facility officers community leaders sampled analyse comparisons Kruk’s resilience framework. Results A total 57 as positive deviants out 490 eligible that experienced temporary decrease PHC-level Positive had an average 8.6% higher than expected, 27.1% lower expected after initial disruption services. Informants 12 described more integrated, aware self-regulating comparator LGAs. likely employ demand-side adaptations, whereas primarily focused supply-side adaptations. Barriers included long-standing financing workforce gaps. Conclusion Sufficient flexible financing, adequate staffing leadership enabled recover volumes during COVID-19. Resilient requires simultaneous attention bottom-up top-down capabilities connected by strong leadership.

Language: Английский

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Mental health challenges faced by health workers who cared for patients infected with COVID-19 in Windhoek, Namibia

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 30, 2024

Background No sector was spared from the devastations of global COVID-19 pandemic, which subjected health workers to unrivalled distressing experiences owing strained systems. Despite documented evidence that exacerbated workers’ mental challenges in many parts world, there are limited qualitative data on how Windhoek, were affected. This study explored direct care patients infected with affected wellness Windhoek. Methods a using grounded theory design purposively recruit and interview until saturation, reached at 21 interviews. The interviews conducted English face-to-face, digitally recorded (with participants’ consent), transcribed word-for-word manually analysed inductive thematic analysis. Results Participants included three medical doctors, nine nurses, physiotherapists, six caregivers. Our analysis produced five main themes twelve subthemes: (i) nature (negative positive experiences); (ii) triggers (psychological distress, work-related psychosocial factors, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms moral distress); (iii) responses (iv) coping strategies (building nurturing resilience, fulfilment career obligation maladaptive response); (v) deterrents health-seeking (stigma fear breach confidentiality, prioritising patient-care over self-care ignorance, unawareness services) Conclusion provides important insights into faced by while caring for Namibia. These lessons should be considered when developing programmes staff working similar contexts.

Language: Английский

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“Who Else If Not Us”: An Exploratory-Descriptive Qualitative Study of Kazakhstani Frontline Professionals’ Experience and Perceptions During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Qualitative Health Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 34(6), P. 507 - 516

Published: Dec. 7, 2023

Little is known about the experiences of frontline professionals in Kazakhstan. Although studies workers have been conducted worldwide, it imperative that caution should be exercised when extrapolating findings from disparate societies and generalizing them to Central Asian countries. As such, purpose this study was explore describe firsthand experiences, perceptions, knowledge gained experience Kazakh physicians nurses during COVID-19 pandemic. An exploratory-descriptive qualitative (EDQ) over course a year hospitals Kazakhstan, with ( n = 23) 7). Each participant interviewed three times between May 2021 2022. Braun Clarke’s six-step method used for thematic analysis. Three overarching themes subthemes were identified: (1) Longitudinal Journey (“Nobody knew, nobody understood, ready”; “It’s just life”); (2) Facets Professionalism (“In my lifetime something unique”; “Who else if not us”; “We survived war enemy”); (3) Resilience (“God’s providence”; “A good word heals too”). In light lack research has previously results offer important new insight into medical epidemic.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 related stigma, empathy and intention for testing in Jordan

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(9), P. e0274323 - e0274323

Published: Sept. 12, 2022

Stigmatization of COVID-19 disease has been speculated due to misinformation about the disease, fearing contracting infection, absence available cure, and holding responsibility for infecting others. We aimed establish prevalence related stigma its association with empathic responding, in addition exploring predictors testing intention among Jordanian people. A quantitative, descriptive predictive design was used data were collected using a web-based survey from 1074 adults. Findings showed that participants had high stigmatization against infection. Higher responding (both cognitive affective), being female participant, older age resulted higher stigmatization. Only negatively predicted individuals' testing. These findings warrant intensive efforts government on local national level provide ongoing public education several aspects order reduce or prevent associated increase people's

Language: Английский

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Burnout Syndrome in COVID-19: an analysis of physicians from the public and private health system in the state of Sergipe

Research Society and Development, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(7), P. e3911729602 - e3911729602

Published: May 14, 2022

Objective: To compare the incidence of Burnout Syndrome (BS) among public and private physicians in Sergipe- Brazil, during fight against COVID-19, investigating relevance work environment development disease. Methodology: Analytical study a quantitative, cross-sectional nature, involving 86 doctors working directly with COVID-19 Sergipe. An online, self-administered, objective anonymous questionnaire was used, questions composed by Maslach Inventory. The positivity syndrome compared from public, both services, evaluating prevalence three dimensions BS each one. Pearson chi-square, Shapiro-Wilks Kruskal-Wallis tests were used. Results: 81.5% those service positive for Burnout, to 33.3% sector. In sector, there predominance high levels emotional exhaustion (14.8%) cynicism (14.8%). lowest rates (47.6%), (90.5%) highest effectiveness (85.7%) service. analysis odds ratio, exclusive performance hospitals decreased chances BS, relation hospitals. Conclusion: There workers contributing hypothesis that is determining factor syndrome. prevent intervene illness physicians, it necessary transform current Brazilian health reality and, thus, these professionals.

Language: Английский

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