Psychological Impact of Covid-19 on Dental Surgeons and Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-238
Author(s):  
Kanwal Zulfiqar ◽  
Zarnab Rizwan ◽  
Syed Hamza Zia ◽  
Ghina Rizwan ◽  
Owais Khalid Durrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Pearson’S Correlation ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
Pearson's Correlation ◽  
Psychological Influence

Background: Since the start of January 2020, COVID-19, has been a serious health risk concerning the wellbeing and welfare of people worldwide.  Health care workers are prone to more psychological problems because of their direct contact with infectious patients. Owing to the disruption of educational activities worldwide, stress was common among students. The objective of this study was to determine the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on dental surgeons and dental students. Methods: The survey was conducted at Islamic International Dental Hospital form February 2021 to July 2021. A total of 400 questionnaires were sent to students and dental surgeons, however 340 completely filled questionnaires were returned. Questionnaire using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) was used to assess the psychological influence. Data was compiled and independent sample t -test and Pearson’s correlation were applied using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS version 23 to determine difference of means considering p<0.05 as cut off for significance. Results: The means of stress score, anxiety score and depression were 2.24+0.5, 3.56 +0.06 and 2.83+0.06 respectively. Pearson’s correlation among the dimensions of DAS scale showed that Depression, Anxiety and Stress were positively and significantly correlated with each other. Conclusion: There were high levels of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among dental students during COVID-19 Pandemic.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Psychological Impact on Health Care Workers in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 6076
Author(s):  
Hasan S. Alamri ◽  
Wesam F. Mousa ◽  
Abdullah Algarni ◽  
Shehata F. Megahid ◽  
Ali Al Bshabshe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Psychological Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The Impact

Objective: Little is known about the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) among the health care workers in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 among the health care workers. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from May till mid-July among 389 health care workers from government and private hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Data was collected using a pre-structured online questionnaire that measured adverse psychological outcomes, including the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scale and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale. The Pearson chi-square test was used to assess the distribution of depression and anxiety among health care workers. Results: A high level of anxiety was recorded among the health care workers, and 69.3% of health care workers below the age of 40 were found to have depression. There was a significant increase in depression among staff with chronic health problems (72.1% vs. 61.9%; p = 0.048). High anxiety levels were detected among young staff compared to others (68.7% vs. 43.8%; p = 0.001). Moreover, 82.1% of the female staff were anxious, as compared to 55.6% of the males (p = 0.001). Conclusions: We found increased prevalence of adverse psychological outcomes among the health care workers in Saudi Arabia during the outbreak of COVID-19. Therefore, there is a need for proper screening and development of corresponding preventive measures to decrease the adverse psychological outcomes.

Prevalence of HCV infection in health care workers of a UK dental hospital

BDJ ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 183 (9) ◽  
pp. 329-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Lodi ◽  
S R Porter ◽  
C G Teo ◽  
C Scully
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Hcv Infection ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Dental Hospital

scholarly journals Risk perception of occupational hazards among dental health care workers in a dental hospital in Turkey

2008 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 199-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeliha Ocek ◽  
Meral Turk Soyer ◽  
Asli Devas Aksan ◽  
Hür Hassoy ◽  
Selcen Sakaoğlu Manavgat
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Dental Health Care ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Dental Hospital

scholarly journals Initial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Ecuadorian Healthcare Providers’ self-reported anxiety

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriella Gaus Hinojosa
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Explanatory Factors ◽  
Care Workers

During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ecuador was one of the countries most impacted globally. High instances of corruption, widespread COVID-19 fatalities and cases, and a strained health care system impacted Ecuadorian healthcare providers’ occupational responsibilities and environment. The psychological consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on Ecuadorian healthcare providers are limited. The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychological impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Ecuadorian health care providers’ anxiety. A nationwide survey of 293 physicians, nurses, and health care workers in Ecuador was conducted to understand their self-reported anxiety as measured by the Zung self-reported anxiety scale. Our findings suggest the overall mean sample score (M = 39.14, SD = 8.17) was just under the clinical anxiety threshold. Additionally, a majority (63%, n = 114) of the sample appeared to meet the clinical threshold for anxiety highlighting the significant psychological toll of the COVID-19 crisis on health care workers. Explanatory factors and future policy and research recommendations are discussed.

scholarly journals Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Care Workers: A Cross Sectional Study

BioMedica ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2S) ◽  
pp. 223-227
Author(s):  
Zaina Jabeen ◽  
Aysha Rani ◽  
Sohaib Ahmed ◽  
Sadaf Ghaffar ◽  
Tazaeen Hina Kazmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ethical Review ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The Impact

<p><strong>Background and Objective</strong>: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected more than four million people in 213 countries. Health care workers (HCWs) who deal with COVID-19 patients have a high chance of getting infected. They have got valid concerns regarding their own health as well as the impact it can have on the wellbeing of their family and acquaintances. The current study aims to assess the prevalence of psychological problems among HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. <strong>Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs of Wah Medical College and Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Hospital Wah Cantt from 1st May 2020 to 7th May 2020 after an ethical approval by ethical review board. A total of 340 HCWs participated by filling an online questionairre; questions on demographic profile and validated Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale&ndash;21 (DASS-21) score were included. Frequency of depression, anxiety and stress and mean DASS-21 scores between house officers and all other healthcare workers and between Medicine and allied department and other departments was assessed. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)-23. P-value &le; 0.05 was considered statistically significant. <strong>Results:</strong> Among 340 HCWs majority i.e. 66.8% were less than 35 years of age and the mean age of participants was 40.65 &plusmn; 11.64 years. There was a female proponderance with a F:M ratio of 1.7:1. Most (55.3%) of the participants were single and there was a high percentage of house officers with 45% among all. The overall prevalence of depressiom, anxiety and stress among all HCWs was 32.9%, 25% and 23.5% respectively. The depression, anxiety and stress among house officers than other HCWs and higher prevalence in Medicine and Allied Departments than other departments. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> As the global threat of COVID-19 continues to emerge, it is important not to underestimate the psychological impact of this pandemic on HCWs. Interventions and support to especially vulnerable groups of HCWs will help improve psychological health, which in turn will help improve the quality of patient care.</p>

scholarly journals EXTENT OF ANXIETY AND STRESS AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN THE STATE OF SIKKIM

2021 ◽  
pp. 61-63
Author(s):  
Arunima Sengupta Lahiri ◽  
Nima Norbu Sherpa ◽  
Tenzing Sangay Bhutia
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
The State ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Previous Exposure ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Care Workers

The purpose of this study is to determine the level of anxiety and stress among different groups of Sikkim's health-care workers, based on gender and previous exposure to ICU duties. The current study's sample included 152 HCWs who were chosen via stratified random sampling. The anxiety and stress dimension of the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) was used to assess anxiety and stress. Based on gender and previous exposure to ICU duty, different groups of health care workers were found to have varying levels of anxiety and stress.

scholarly journals The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Care Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Sun ◽  
Manli Wang ◽  
Tingting Song ◽  
Yan Wu ◽  
Jinglu Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Frontline Workers ◽  
General Mental Health ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Great Stress

Objective: The COVID-19 epidemic has generated great stress throughout healthcare workers (HCWs). The situation of HCWs should be fully and timely understood. The aim of this meta-analysis is to determine the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on health care workers.Method: We searched the original literatures published from 1 Nov 2019 to 20 Sep 2020 in electronic databases of PUBMED, EMBASE and WEB OF SCIENCE. Forty-seven studies were included in the meta-analysis with a combined total of 81,277 participants.Results: The pooled prevalence of anxiety is 37% (95% CI 0.31–0.42, I2 = 99.9%) from 44 studies. Depression is estimated in 39 studies, and the pooled prevalence of depression is 36% (95% CI 0.31–0.41, I2 = 99.6%). There are 10 studies reported the prevalence of insomnia, and the overall prevalence of insomnia is 32% (95% CI 0.23–0.42, I2 = 99.5%). The subgroup analysis showed a higher incidence of anxiety and depression among women and the frontline HCWs compared to men and non-frontline HCWs respectively.Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused heavy psychological impact among healthcare professionals especially women and frontline workers. Timely psychological counseling and intervention ought to be implemented for HCWs in order to alleviate their anxiety and improve their general mental health.

scholarly journals Occupational stress and engagement in primary health care workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 1580-1587
Author(s):  
Dezolina Franciele Cardin Cordioli ◽  
João Roberto Cordioli Junior ◽  
Claudia Eli Gazetta ◽  
Albertina Gomes da Silva ◽  
Luciano Garcia Lourenção
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Probabilistic Sample ◽  
Transversal Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate levels of occupational stress and work engagement among primary health care workers. Method: A descriptive, correlational and transversal study was carried out in a small municipality in the countryside of São Paulo, with a non-probabilistic sample of convenience, with 85 workers. Three self-applied instruments were used: one developed by researchers, containing sociodemographic variables; Work Stress Scale (WSS) and Utrech Work Engagement Scale (UWES). Results: Prevalence of women (72.6%), 40 years old or more (45.9%), 4 years and 4 months of mean working time in primary care. Thirty-one workers (36.5%) presented significant stress (scores ≥2.5). Work engagement showed a mean of 4.1 (±1.2) to 4.4 (±1.4), classified as high in all dimensions. Occupational stress and work engagement correlated negatively. Conclusion: Workers presented high levels of work engagement; more than one-third had significant occupational stress. Workers with high levels of occupational stress tend to have lower work engagement.

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