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Psychological impact of COVID-19 on female health professionals
Annals of Indian Psychiatry ; 6(1):63-66, 2022.
Article in English | Web of Science | ID: covidwho-1855971
ABSTRACT

Background:

The World Health Organization in January 2020 declared an outbreak of novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, an international public health emergency. The suddenness of this calamity with no end in sight caused a great deal of stress, anxiety, and depression throughout the world.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to assess the psychological impact during the developing COVID-19 situation among female health professionals.

Methods:

This was an observation-based cross-sectional study conducted for a total of 3-month duration between August and October 2020. A structured questionnaire to assess the psychological impact was sent via the (email) electronic mail system, and responses were obtained from 343 female doctors.

Results:

The mean & PLUSMN;standard deviation values for age were found to be 39 & PLUSMN;8 years. Insomnia, stress, and anxiety were seen in a majority of the respondents.

Conclusions:

The present study has shown severe psychological impact associated with the pandemic on female health-care workers and highlights the major factors associated.
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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Web of Science Type of study: Experimental Studies Language: English Journal: Annals of Indian Psychiatry Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Web of Science Type of study: Experimental Studies Language: English Journal: Annals of Indian Psychiatry Year: 2022 Document Type: Article