Frontiers in Public Health | |
Mental Health Outcomes of Healthcare Providers During COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study | |
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Sultana A. Alhurishi1  Khalid M. Almutairi1  Jason M. Vinluan1  Ahmad E. Aboshaiqah2  Mohammed A. Marie3  | |
[1] Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University;College of Nursing, King Saud University;Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University | |
关键词: COVID-19; mental health; healthcare providers; Saudi Arabia; pandemic; | |
DOI : 10.3389/fpubh.2021.625523 | |
学科分类:社会科学、人文和艺术(综合) | |
来源: Frontiers | |
【 摘 要 】
Objective: In this descriptive cross-sectional study we aimed, to assess the level of depression, anxiety, insomnia and distress symptoms experienced by healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia. Methods: All healthcare providers currently working in different hospitals were invited to participate in this study. Data gathering started in March 2020 to May 2020. The participants answered a five-part questionnaire which includes demographic data, a 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire, a 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder, a 7-item Insomnia Severity Index, and a 22-item Impact of Event Scale-Revised, which assess the level of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and distress. Results: Out of 200 healthcare providers, 40% were males. 52% were aged 31–40 years old, 61% were married. The majority of the participants were Saudi nationals (84%), 74% were nurses, 11% were physicians and 15% were other healthcare providers. More than half of the participants worked as front-liners (57%). Overall, 73, 69, 62, and 83% of all healthcare providers reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and distress, respectively. The analysis showed severe symptoms level of depression for physicians and nurses was 35% and 20% ( p < 0.05), respectively. Only three of the independent variables made a unique contribution to the model (gender, profession, and working position) ( p < 0.05). Conclusion: COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on the mental health of healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia. Female nurses and healthcare providers working in the frontline who were directly treating patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk of severe depression, anxiety and distress.
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