Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Staff at a Health Institution in Medellin During the COVID-19 Pandemic. / Prevalencia y características clínicas de los síntomas depresivos y ansiosos de los trabajadores de una institución de salud en Medellín durante la pandemia por COVID-19.
Rev Colomb Psiquiatr (Engl Ed)
; 2021 Mar 11.
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in English, Spanish
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2278171
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The COVID-19 pandemic has represented an extraordinary challenge for health workers as they care for others while exposing themselves to contagion. Doctors, nurses, therapists and other non-care staff in clinics and hospitals are asked to be prepared to work in particularly complex and stressful situations, which makes them vulnerable to mental health problems.OBJECTIVE:
To determine the prevalence and clinical characteristics of anxiety and depression symptoms in staff working at a health institution in Medellin, Colombia.METHODS:
Observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study, based on a survey designed for the investigation, which included two scales to screen depression and anxiety symptoms, as well as sociodemographic variables.RESULTS:
A total of 1,247 workers from the health institution were included. Of these, 14.6% reported symptoms of depression and 18.5% of clinically significant anxiety. A higher proportion of moderate to severe depression and anxiety symptoms was found in those working face to face.CONCLUSIONS:
Anxiety and depression symptoms are highly prevalent among staff at a health institution in Medellin, Colombia, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the vital role of the health sector in times of pandemic, the development of mental health programmes that address the problems of this population should be considered a priority.
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Observational study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
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English
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Spanish
Year:
2021
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