Mental Health Outcomes of Healthcare Providers During COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Frontiers in Public Health

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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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