Mental health trajectories of Brazilian health workers during two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2021)

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Март 23, 2023

This study aimed to: (a) monitor the progression of symptoms mental health burden among frontline workers caring for COVID-19 patients in Brazil during two waves pandemic, considering number new cases and deaths, and; (b) to verify different outcomes potential associations with current burnout symptoms. A non-probabilistic sample professionals was assessed as pandemic progressed (May/2020 August/2021). Standardized instruments focusing on anxiety, depression, insomnia, post-traumatic stress, were applied online. The results indicate a decrease anxiety levels, what related when declined (end 1th-wave); returned higher levels later. Emotional exhaustion increased there incidence cases, returning baseline at end second wave. Depersonalization this phase, characterized by further while professional accomplishment decreased follow-up. highest associated frequency (OR = 1.467;95%CI 1.109-1.941; p 0.007) 1.490;95%CI 1.098-2.023; 0.011). subjects trajectory resilience against presented lowest level emotional depersonalization (p < 0.05). conclusion is that pressure experienced healthcare throughout caused impacts their health, emphasizing dynamic nature condition need constant monitoring care. finding directly affects prevention intervention measures, which remain priority require continuous reinforcement, especially most vulnerable groups.

Язык: Английский

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Psychosocial impact of COVID-19 2 years after outbreak on mental health of medical workers in Iran

Middle East Current Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 30(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2023

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial influence on the mental health of healthcare workers. This study investigated general status, prevalence, and severity depressive spectrum anxiety-related disorders. It evaluated association between various factors depression, anxiety, stress among workers in Khatam-Alanbia Hospital Iran, after 2 years since corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Results In this online cross-sectional study, 409 participants were selected given questionnaire about demographic, personal, clinical characteristics as well stressors related to COVID-19. completed General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) 42-item Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-42) report stress/tension levels. We found that overall incidence anxiety care during was 44.25%, 50.62%, 43.76%, respectively. Participants with severe very accounted for 19.2%, 26.6%, 18.2% sample, Being female associated higher odds stress. Conclusions Two outbreak, are still showing significant level stress, remarkable signs psychological distress. situation worker is worrying. long-term implications infectious diseases should not be ignored. Mental services could play an essential role rehabilitation.

Язык: Английский

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A Year in the Life of U.S. Frontline Health Care Workers: Impact of COVID-19 on Weight Change, Physical Activity, Lifestyle Habits, and Psychological Factors

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 14(22), С. 4865 - 4865

Опубликована: Ноя. 17, 2022

Healthcare workers (HCWs) experienced significantly higher burdens and life demands due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study sought assess longitudinal effects among HCWs throughout Qualtrics surveys collected self-reported data on weight changes, eating patterns, physical activity (PA), psychological factors with organized by timepoints prior pandemic (PP0—prior March 2020), baseline (M0—January 2021), month 6 (M6—July 12 (M12—January 2022). Eating patterns were negatively impacted at M0, reported increases in snacking/grazing (69.7%), fast food/take-out consumption (57.8%), alcohol (48.8%). However, M6 M12 there no statistically significant differences suggesting that normalized over time. Mean increased from PP0 M0 2.99 pounds (p < 0.001, n = 226) 2.12 0.027, 146), though difference mean was not (n 122). PA counts decreased 8.00 sessions per week 6.80 0.005) before jumping 12.00 0.001) 10.67 0.001). Psychological comparing found for depression (p-value 0.018) anxiety 0.001), meaning initially but improved M12. Additionally, scores insomnia scales associated lower levels. These overall results imply had immediate PA, of HCWs; however, routines lifestyle habits appeared have one year later.

Язык: Английский

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Longitudinal Study Comparing Mental Health Outcomes in Frontline Emergency Department Healthcare Workers through the Different Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(24), С. 16878 - 16878

Опубликована: Дек. 15, 2022

As countries transition from the COVID-19 pandemic to endemic status, healthcare systems continue be under pressure. We aimed quantify changes in depression, anxiety, stress and post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) between 3 cohorts (2020, 2021 2022) of our Emergency Department (ED) workers (HCWs) those who had worked through all phases pandemic; identify factors associated with poorer mental health outcomes (MHOs). In this longitudinal single-centre study Singapore, three surveys were carried out yearly since outbreak. Depression, anxiety measured using DASS-21, PTSD was IES-R. A total 327 HCWs (90.1%) participated 2020, 279 (71.5%) 397 (92.8%) 2022. 2022, ED greater concerns about workload (Mean score ± SD: 2022: 4.81 0.86, vs. 2021: 4.37 0.89, 2020: 4.04 0.97) perceived have less workplace support (2022: 4.48 0.76, 4.66 0.70, 4.80 0.69). There overall worsening depression (27.5% 29.7% 32.2% (12.2% 14.0% 17.4% 2022). Healthcare assistants as a subgroup improving MHOs. female psychiatric history, living elderly, their working environment, infection This will guide us refining existing devising more focused interventions further HCWs’ wellbeing.

Язык: Английский

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Changes in anxiety and depression among public health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic response

International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 96(9), С. 1235 - 1244

Опубликована: Июль 20, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted mental health indicators, leading to an increase in symptoms of anxiety and depression both the general population adults children many occupational groups. This study aims examine changes among a cohort public workers U.S. during first year identify potential risk factors.Longitudinal data were collected from sub-sample (N = 85) 23 states who completed two surveys 2020 2021. Information on background characteristics, personal well-being, work environment as well validated scales assess generalized disorder (GAD), depressive disorder, burnout was collected. Data analyzed using Stata Version 17, significant differences determined Pearson's Chi2 Fisher's Exact tests.The proportion those reporting GAD (46.3% 23.2%) or (37.8% 26.8%) improved Survey 1 2 overall; saw largest improvement. Persistent associated with sustained burnout, social support, days worked per week.Public experienced elevated levels initial response, but reduction these observed subsequent after vaccines had become widely available. However, unmet needs remain for ongoing workplace supports address additional emotional outside professionals.

Язык: Английский

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Mitigating psychological distress in healthcare workers as COVID-19 waves ensue: a repeated cross-sectional study from Jordan

Human Resources for Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 20(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2022

Abstract Background Jordan has experienced several COVID-19 waves in the past 2 years. Cross-sectional studies have been conducted to evaluate distress healthcare practitioners (HCPs), but there is limited evidence with regards impact of continuing pandemic on levels HCPs. We previously studied psychological HCPs during start (period 1, when cases were infrequent and country was lockdown), demonstrated that experiencing considerable stress, despite reporting low caseloads at time. In this study, we sought utilize same methodology reexamine as peaked began managing large numbers 2). Methods A cross-sectional online survey utilizing a tool used period 1 completed by working various settings. Demographic, professional factors such distress, anxiety, depression, burnout, sleep issues, exhaustion, fear assessed; coping strategies also measured. Items assessed for reliability validity. multivariable regression identify continued 2. Results Samples both periods ( n = 937, 876, respectively) relatively comparable demographic characteristics, 2, greater proportion nurses reported general hospitals. During peak 2), 49.0% high (compared 32% 1); anxiety depression scores approximately 21% higher 2; 50.6% fatigue 34.3% 1). Variables significantly associated included disturbances, being fatigued, having fatalistic fears, fears related workload. Conversely, male, satisfaction work, using positive practices lower odds distress. Conclusions Between two (early first wave), COVID-19-related mental health deteriorate among HCPs, highlighting need do more support HCP front-liners facing surges.

Язык: Английский

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Sleep Disorders and Mental Stress of Healthcare Workers during the Two First Waves of COVID-19 Pandemic: Separate Analysis for Primary Care

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(8), С. 1395 - 1395

Опубликована: Июль 26, 2022

Background: During the recent pandemic, Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) presented a significant prevalence of psychological health problems and sleep disturbances. The aim this study was to assess impact COVID-19 on HCPs’ mental stress with separate analysis for primary care HCPs. Methods: A cross-sectional observational an online anonymized, self-reported questionnaire conducted in May 2020 (1st wave) repeated December (2nd wave). Patient questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4), dimensions anger reactions-5 (DAR-5) scale, 3-item UCLA loneliness scale (LS) condition indicator (SCI) were used. Results: Overall, 574 participants included from 1st wave, 514 2nd 469 followed during both. Anxiety depression significantly higher wave vs. (32.8% 12.7%, p < 0.001 37.7% 15.8%, 0.001). HCPs scored DAR-5 (9.23 ± 3.82 7.3 3.3, 0.001) LS (5.88 1.90 4.9 1.9, worse quality SCI (23.7 6.6 25.4 3.2, This more evident Significant correlations found between PHQ4, DAR5 LS. Conclusion: There is need support sleep, especially those working care.

Язык: Английский

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Mental health among healthcare workers during the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey in Jilin Province in China

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10

Опубликована: Окт. 17, 2022

The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has seriously impacted the mental health of healthcare workers. This study aimed to explore status workers, compare differences in between physicians and nurses, verify impact risk perception on long-term Jilin Province, China.A stratified random sample was used conduct an on-site questionnaire survey December 2020 measure status, perceptions, demographic characteristics workers China. A total 3,383 participants completed survey, which 3,373 were valid questionnaires.A 23.6% (n = 795) had symptoms depression, 27.4% 923) anxiety, 16.3% 551) stress. Physicians reported significantly higher rates depression anxiety than nurses (p 0.023, p 0.013, respectively). There no significant difference proportion with stress 0.474). Multivariate logistic regression results showed that who a high level more likely have (AOR 4.12, < 0.001), 3.68, 4.45, 0.001) after controlling for other variables.At least one six experienced problems, suffer from during epidemic. Risk highly predictive medical staff. Public interventions are needed mitigate psychological pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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The psychological impact of COVID-19 duty among resident doctors working in a COVID-hospital: A short-term follow-up study

Indian Journal of Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 65(1), С. 107 - 112

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

There is a dearth of longitudinal research that measures the impact pandemic on mental health resident doctors.This study aimed to estimate depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, and sleep disturbances (insomnia nightmares) among doctors after COVID-19 duty. The was prospective posted in wards tertiary hospital North India.The participants were assessed at two points time, months apart, semistructured questionnaire self-rated scales for insomnia, quality, nightmare experience, burnout.A significant proportion working COVID had symptoms depression (29.6%), anxiety (28.6%), stress (18.1%), insomnia (22%), burnout (32.4%), even being off It seen these psychological outcomes strong positive correlation with each other. Compromised quality significantly predicted insomnia.The current has added psychiatric aspects changes time highlights need targeted interventions decrease adverse outcomes.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence of psychological distress in nurses, physicians and leaders working in intensive care units during the COVID-19 pandemic: a national one-year follow-up study

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(12), С. e075190 - e075190

Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2023

Objective To report and compare psychological distress as symptoms of anxiety, depression post-traumatic stress among intensive care units’ (ICU) nurses, physicians leaders at 12 months after the baseline survey (spring 2020), during COVID-19 pandemic in Norway. Furthermore, to analyse which demographic COVID ICU-related factors have a significant impact on months. Design Prospective, longitudinal, observational cohort study. Setting Nationwide, 27 28 hospitals with ICUs Participants Nurses, their leaders. At month follow-up 287 (59.3%) 484 participants responded. Primary secondary outcome measures Symptoms anxiety using Hopkins Checklist-10 (HSCL-10). disease checklist for Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders 5 (PCL-5). Demographics (included previous depression) (professional preparations, emotional experience support) impacting Results Psychological distress, defined caseness either or both HSCL-10 PCL-5, did not change significantly was present 13.6% 13.2% follow-up. Nurses reported higher levels than Adjusted demographics baseline, fear infection were associated Previous depression, feeling loneliness more stress. Conclusion One year into professionals frequently nurses. Fear infection, distress. Protective equipment peer support are recommended mitigate Trial registration number ClinicalTrials.gov. Identifier: NCT04372056 .

Язык: Английский

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