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From Recession to Depression? Prevalence and Correlates of Depression, Anxiety, Traumatic Stress and Burnout in Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Greece: A Multi-Center, Cross-Sectional Study.
Pappa, Sofia; Athanasiou, Nikolaos; Sakkas, Nikolaos; Patrinos, Stavros; Sakka, Elpitha; Barmparessou, Zafeiria; Tsikrika, Stamatoula; Adraktas, Andreas; Pataka, Athanasia; Migdalis, Ilias; Gida, Sofia; Katsaounou, Paraskevi.
  • Pappa S; Department of Psychiatry, Imperial College London, London W12 0NN, UK.
  • Athanasiou N; Department of Respiratory Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 157 72 Athens, Greece.
  • Sakkas N; Department of Respiratory Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 157 72 Athens, Greece.
  • Patrinos S; Department of Respiratory Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 157 72 Athens, Greece.
  • Sakka E; Department of Respiratory Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 157 72 Athens, Greece.
  • Barmparessou Z; Department of Respiratory Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 157 72 Athens, Greece.
  • Tsikrika S; School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Science, University of Brighton, Brighton BN2 4AT, UK.
  • Adraktas A; Department of Respiratory Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 157 72 Athens, Greece.
  • Pataka A; Respiratory Failure Clinic, Sotiria Hospital, 115 27 Athens, Greece.
  • Migdalis I; Pammakaristos Hospital, 111 44 Athens, Greece.
  • Gida S; Respiratory Failure Unit, Papanikolaou Hospital Thessaloniki, 570 10 Thessaloniki, Greece.
  • Katsaounou P; 417 Army Equity Fund Hospital (NIMTS), 115 21 Athens, Greece.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 18(5)2021 03 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1125642
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to adversely affect the mental health of healthcare workers (HCWs). The public healthcare system in Greece was already facing serious challenges at the outset of the outbreak following years of austerity and an escalating refugee crisis. This multi-center, cross-sectional study aims to assess the levels and associated risk factors of anxiety, depression, traumatic stress and burnout of frontline staff in Greece. A total of 464 self-selected HCWs in six reference hospitals completed a questionnaire comprising sociodemographic and work-related information and validated psychometric scales. The proportion of HCWs with symptoms of moderate/severe depression, anxiety and traumatic stress were 30%, 25% and 33%, respectively. Burnout levels were particularly high with 65% of respondents scoring moderate/severe in emotional exhaustion, 92% severe in depersonalization and 51% low/moderate in personal accomplishment. Predictive factors of adverse psychological outcomes included fear, perceived stress, risk of infection, lack of protective equipment and low social support. The psychological burden associated with COVID-19 in healthcare professionals in Greece is considerable, with more than half experiencing at least mild mental health difficulties. Findings signal the need for immediate organizational and individually tailored interventions to enhance resilience and support wellbeing under pandemic conditions.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph18052390

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph18052390