Estados de ánimo y salud mental de estomatólogos peruanos durante la pandemia de la COVID-19 / Mood and mental health of Peruvian dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic

RESUMEN

Introducción: La pandemia de la COVID-19 puede alterar los estados de ánimo y la salud mental del estomatólogo. De la misma manera, puede afectar el bienestar de los profesionales y crear trastornos que influyan en su vida. Objetivo: Describir los estados de ánimo y la salud mental de estomatólogos peruanos durante la pandemia de la COVID-19. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio longitudinal, descriptivo, de corte transversal, en una región del Perú, durante abril a junio del 2020. Participaron 336 estomatólogos de establecimientos de salud públicos y consultorios privados. Se recolectaron datos sociolaborales y se empleó la Escala de valoración del estado de ánimo; así como, el Cuestionario de salud general de Goldberg. Se describieron las variables del estudio y se aplicó chi cuadrado para evaluar diferencias. Resultados: De los participantes, el 53,6 por ciento fueron de sexo femenino; el 56,8 por ciento casado/convivientes; el 70,8 por ciento de religión católica; el 39,9 por ciento de 5-15 años de ejercicio profesional y el 53,6 por ciento procedían de consultorios privados. Asimismo, el 47,6 por ciento presentó estado de ánimo ansioso; el 33,0 por ciento hostil y el 38,4 por ciento depresivo; el 66,7 por ciento mala salud mental; el 63,1 por ciento disforia general y el 81,0 por ciento disfunción social. Conclusiones: Durante la pandemia de la COVID-19 fue común en los estomatólogos peruanos la presencia de estados de ánimo de tipo negativo como la ansiedad, la depresión y la hostilidad. También se encontró alta prevalencia de mala salud mental, disforia general y disfunción social(AU)

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic may alter the mood and mental health of dentists. It may likewise affect the well-being of professionals and create disorders that will influence their lives. Objective: Describe the moods and mental health of Peruvian dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional longitudinal descriptive study was conducted in a region of Peru from April to June 2020, with the participation of 336 dentists from public health institutions and private consultation offices. Social and professional data were collected. Use was made of the Mood Assessment Scale and Goldberg's General Health Questionnaire. The study variables were described and differences were evaluated with the chi-squared test. Results: Of the total participants, 53.6 percent were female; 56.8 percent were married / cohabited with their partners; 70.8 percent were Catholic; 39.9 percent had 5-15 years' professional experience, and 53.6 percent were from private consultation offices. In terms of mood, 47.6 percent were anxious, 33.0 percent were hostile and 38.4 percent were depressed; 66.7 percent had bad mental health; 63.1 percent had general dysphoria and 81.0 percent were socially dysfunctional. Conclusions: During the COVID-19 pandemic it was common for Peruvian dentists to present negative moods such as anxiety, depression and hostility. A high prevalence was also found of bad mental health, general dysphoria and social dysfunction(AU)