PubMed, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 5(4), С. 300 - 310
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2023
This study aimed to determine the depression, anxiety, and stress levels of healthcare workers (HCWs) working actively in different health services during pandemic.
Язык: Английский
Healthcare, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(14), С. 2031 - 2031
Опубликована: Июль 15, 2023
Mental health problems, behavior changes, and addictive issues have been consistently documented among healthcare workers during the pandemic. The objective of this study was to investigate levels anger aggression in relation psychological resilience alcohol abuse first wave COVID-19 A total 120 physicians 123 nurses completed an online survey Dimensions Anger Reactions-5 (DAR-5), Brief Aggression Questionnaire (BAQ), Resilience Scale (BRS), Alcohol Screening questionnaire CAGE which is acronym for focus questions (Cutting down, Annoyance by criticism, Guilty feeling, Eye-openers). Demographic professional data were also recorded. 53 men 190 women participated study. Almost one-third participants had a positive score on DAR-5 scale one out ten respondents presented with current problematic use. Male demonstrated lower scores compared females. Individuals use displayed higher BAQ those without disorders. Regression analysis revealed that 16.4% variance can be attributed DAR-5, 5.9% BRS scores, 2.1% 1.7% gender, 1.2% years work experience. Mediation highlighted role as negative mediator relationship. Professional experience emerged risk factors contributing resilience. findings hold practical implications implementing interventions strengthen order compensate aggressive tendencies discourage issues.
Язык: Английский
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Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025
Alcohol consumption among health professionals can have serious and multifaceted impacts, affecting both the individual their professional responsibilities. Despite its critical importance, there is limited research on burden contributing factors of hazardous alcohol use in Ethiopia. This study aimed to evaluate magnitude determinants Bahir Dar City, Northwest An institution-based cross-sectional was conducted from June 1-30, 2020, involving 384 professionals. Participants were selected through a simple random sampling method, stratified by profession. Data collected using structured semi-structured self-administered questionnaire, assessed 10-item Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT). entry done EpiData Version 4.6, analysis carried out with SPSS 23. Bivariable multivariable logistic regression analyses employed estimate crude adjusted odds ratios, respectively, 95% confidence interval. A p-value less than 0.05 considered statistically significant. The 16.4% (95% CI: 13%-20.3%). Significant associated included having family history (AOR=2.68, 1.27-5.66), mild psychological distress (AOR=2.7, 1.12-6.50), moderate/severe (AOR=5.84, 2.08-16.37), lifetime Khat (AOR=10.44, 3.96-27.53), possessing diploma-level education (AOR=3.56, 1.28-9.87). high prevalence City underscores an urgent need for targeted intervention prevention strategies. risk factors, including use, distress, educational level. To reduce recommends mental programs, workplace policies promoting well-being, integrated treatment strategies khat use.
Язык: Английский
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Workplace Health & Safety, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Март 18, 2025
Background: Clinician well-being is crucial to the healthcare system, particularly during COVID-19 pandemic, which intensified psychological distress among clinicians. This study examines disparities between rural and urban clinicians using NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire (WellBQ). Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 222 from one three hospitals in North Carolina September December 2022. The WellBQ assessed across five domains. Data analysis identified concerning thresholds based on positive negative responses, discrepancies resolved through independent reviews focus group validation. Findings: In work evaluation experience domain, reported concerns time paucity overload, while focused work-related fatigue job engagement. Rural noted issues benefits, health programs, schedule flexibility, whereas emphasized lack of supportive culture management trust. Both settings physical environment safety climate including sexual harassment, violence, bullying. Health status included overall stress poor mental health, highlighted chronic conditions risky drinking. Conclusion: significant clinicians, showing higher thresholds. Future research should refine these thresholds, explore workplace violence causes, assess long-term impacts clinician well-being. Applications Practice: reveals emphasizing need for tailored occupational interventions.
Язык: Английский
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PLOS Global Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 5(3), С. e0003863 - e0003863
Опубликована: Март 24, 2025
Substance use among healthcare professionals, including alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, benzodiazepines etc., is a rising concern. The immensity of substance not yet clear, though recently, studies conducted on medical students and physician trainees show that 10% to 15% all professionals misuse drugs at some point in their career, 6% 8% physicians have disorder. has direct impact relationships, physical health, job performance, associated with depression, burnout, decreased career satisfaction. aim this study was shed light the prevalence providers Kenya. We carried out cross-sectional survey between May 2023 August 2023. participants were Kenya, doctors trainees, nurses, allied workers, who could be reached via email or WhatsApp. standardized English questionnaire consisted questions based demographics behavior characteristics, as well use. A total 1768 across Kenya participated included analysis. median age 36.0 years (IQR: 31.0, 44.0), 45.1% being males, 67.1% married, 46.9% from public institution, 34.0% doctors. ever using 51.7%. Of reported any substance, most commonly used alcohol (93.7%), followed by cannabis (28.9%) tobacco products (27.6%). Age, race, marital status, religion, education, institution type, type provider, income (p<0.05). In conclusion, about half convenience sample one these substances. Given potential negative harmful health service delivery providers’ mental institutions government should devote resources create constructive interventions further understand address scope issues Kenyan providers.
Язык: Английский
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Human Psychopharmacology Clinical and Experimental, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 40(2)
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
The purpose of this systematic review was to summarize the impact 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on individuals' alcohol consumption. PubMed searched identify relevant studies. Articles were included if they provided information overall (changes in) consumption, and factors that may influence consumption including demographics, socioeconomic status, educational background, living situation, health status. Following screening, 100 articles identified in review. Overall findings show no change (51%) or a reduction (23%) during COVID-19 pandemic. However, across countries, average 1 4 individuals reported an increase (26%), particular lockdown periods. Most common correlates increased being female, having child at home, higher level, poorer mental (including scores for stress, anxiety depression). Although reduced pandemic, considerable subpopulation drinkers their
Язык: Английский
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 22(4), С. 565 - 565
Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2025
Introduction: African healthcare professionals face significant mental health challenges; therefore, telemedicine can overcome geographical barriers and improve access to healthcare. Objective: The objective of this study was identify the key factors influencing adoption as a tool support workers’ in an Angolan network develop model tailored context. Methodology: This mixed-method collected quantitative data from questionnaire applied workers (n = 275), which were analyzed using descriptive statistics logistic regressions. Qualitative obtained through structured interviews 5) with psychologists psychiatrists, thematic analysis MAXQDA (Version 2022, VERBI Software, Germany), recurring patterns themes. triangulated ensure rigor consistency findings. Participation anonymous voluntary, informed consent all participants. Results: Previous experiences consultations, perceptions teleconsultations, doctor–patient relationship by workers. revealed four themes: perception ease use, intention Angola. for providers included project feasibility, management support, training, payment policies, adherence legal, ethical, deontological standards. Conclusions: occupational requires culturally adapted interventions compliance technological protection Hospital must address infrastructure challenges perceptions, implement sustainable strategies that promote well-being within organization.
Язык: Английский
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Family Practice, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 15, 2023
Abstract Introduction Healthcare professionals (workers) are at an increased risk for developing mental and alcohol use disorders (risky drinking) due to psychological distress, long working hours, medical litigation, role conflict, verbal/physical violence from colleagues patients. Psychological well-being in healthcare workers is crucial provide the best quality of care Current data limited regarding abuse rates health condition among South Africa. Objectives To describe prevalence correlates disorder drinking), depression, anxiety, suicidality, covid anxiety during coronavirus pandemic West Rand District, Johannesburg, Methods We carried out a cross-sectional study on sample including doctors, nurses, clinical associates, dentists District Gauteng, Africa, Covid-19 pandemic. Participants were invited complete paper-based questionnaire addressing sociodemographic questions, set measures (AUDIT-C), depression (PHQ-2), (GAD-7), suicidality (PSS-3), (CAS), awareness utilization support services. Results A total 330 (60.9% 33% 5.5% other) participated. Females comprised majority participants with 78.8%, 48.2% age band 35–64 years. Overall, 20.9% reported risky use. 73% less likely report (AOR = 0.27;95% CI: 0.13–0.54). Prevalence probable was 13.6% female 5 times more be classified as having 4.86;95% 1.08–21.90). The grouped ranging mild severe 47.3%, 3 2.78;95% 1.39–5.57). Furthermore, races other than African had higher 2.54; 95% 1.00–6.42). suicide symptoms 7.9% that dysfunctional 4.8%. Only 5% involved employee wellness program, 60% expressing interest joining one. Conclusion Alcohol common There overall poor structures highlighting urgent need interventions. Future studies could also explore in-depth drivers lack available service strategies deliver screening, brief intervention, referral treatment.
Язык: Английский
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Medicina, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 59(1), С. 38 - 38
Опубликована: Дек. 24, 2022
Background and Objectives: Healthcare workers are threatened by psychological well-being mental health problems in disasters related to new infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, this can also have a negative impact on health-related quality of life. Health-related life healthcare should not be neglected because it is closely patient safety. This study aimed identify the relationship between problems, safety, sleep quality, factors that influence during COVID-19 pandemic. Materials Methods: Data were collected from 301 working five general hospitals with more than 300 beds two provinces 5 July 2021 16 2021. analyzed using SPSS WIN 27.0. The data t-test, one-way analysis variance, stepwise multiple regression. Results: Our results showed there was significant difference regular exercise, religion, economic status, quality. DASS-21 stress, alcohol consumption affecting total In subcategories, physical component score influenced stress while depression, consumption, Conclusions: Health care need continuous active monitoring their level life, they at risk increasing work burden infection due prolonged exposure well issues depression. Additionally, individual level, participation various programs raise awareness along promotion activities encouraged. At organizational necessary prepare compensation system, adjusting workload ensuring break time; government disaster-related policies needed ensure safe environment for workers.
Язык: Английский
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Health Promotion International, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 39(5)
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024
Abstract Alcohol consumption and harmful hazardous drinking are significant contributors to the global burden of disease, accounting for about 3 million deaths each year globally. Owing their stressful work environment, healthcare professionals at a high risk experiencing physical mental health problems, particularly alcohol use disorders. disorder among is concern as it associated with decreased productivity performance ill cognitive impairment. This review, therefore, aimed gather evidence on prevalence factors disorders professionals. The findings revealed professionals, which were worsened during COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, there was glaring dearth studies conducted in low- middle-income countries. Urgent interventions support systems therefore needed address these issues. A comprehensive approach, considering individual organizational factors, alongside evidence-based interventions, training programs, can promote workforce well-being improve quality patient care. It imperative integrate screening, preventive treatment primary psychiatry services. will help ensure early diagnosis timely initiation therapeutic measures, reducing missed opportunities. Furthermore, offering effective human resource management services would significantly enhance prevent
Язык: Английский
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Discover Global Society, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 9, 2024
This study compared a purposive sample of secular and religious female social work students during four years the pandemic. The objective this was to assess association between COVID-19 fear, religiosity, well-being, substance use in Israel. Fear Scale (FCV-19S) used for purposes. A total 1790 completed an online survey from May 2020 April 2023. Findings evidence deterioration student as well increased alcohol binge drinking over 4 Regression analysis shows that predictors associated with are most evident first 2 COVID-19. last less fear due possible adjustment health conditions. Present findings do not religiosity protective factor. Additional research is needed time, academic profession location further understand impact on healthcare after disaster conditions including those related war violence.
Язык: Английский
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