Prevalence of anxiety among health professionals in times of COVID-19: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Ciencia e Saude Coletiva

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Silva, David Franciole Oliveira¹  Cobucci, Ricardo Ney²  Soares-Rachetti, Vanessa de Paula³  Lima, Severina Carla Vieira Cunha³  Andrade, Fábia Barbosa de¹ 

[1] Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte;Universidade Potiguar;UFRN

关键词: Anxiety;    Pandemic;    COVID-19;    Health professionals;    Systematic review;   

DOI  :  10.1590/1413-81232021262.38732020

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Associacao Brasileira de Pos - Graduacao em Saude Coletiva

【 摘 要 】

This study sets out to identify the prevalence of anxiety among health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. It involves a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published in any language in 2020. A search was conducted in the Embase, LILACS and PubMed databases using the keywords anxiety, COVID-19, health workers, and synonyms. The estimated overall prevalence of anxiety with a 95% confidence interval was calculated using the random effects model. Of the 861 records identified, 36 articles were included in the systematic review and 35 in the meta-analysis. The overall prevalence of anxiety was 35% (95%CI: 29-40). A higher risk of anxiety was identified among women compared to men (Odds Ratio: 1.64 [95%CI: 1.47-1.84]), and in nurses, in comparison with physicians (Odds Ratio: 1.19 [95%CI: 1.07-1.33]). Being on the front line of COVID-19, being infected with coronavirus and having chronic diseases were also factors associated with a higher risk of anxiety. A high prevalence of anxiety among health professionals was observed, with higher risk among women and nurses. There is a pressing need for measures aimed at prevention of anxiety and providing early and appropriate treatment for those suffering from moderate and severe anxiety.

【 授权许可】

CC BY