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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on anxiety and depression among physical therapists in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.
Abdulghani, Abeer Hamza; Ahmad, Tauseef; Abdulghani, Hamza Mohammad.
  • Abdulghani AH; College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Ahmad T; College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Abdulghani HM; Department of Medical Education, Head of The Assessment & Evaluation Centre, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11321, Saudi Arabia. hamzaabg@ksu.edu.sa.
BMC Med Educ ; 22(1): 751, 2022 Nov 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2098333
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUNDS A physical therapist may become infected while treating a patient since they are in direct contact with them or within a two-meter radius. In addition, physical therapists may feel that they are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection when applying rehabilitation practices, which often involve direct contact with patients. The physical therapist were surveyed on their level of anxiety and depression due to the Coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID-19).

METHODS:

The physical therapists were asked to complete two reliable and validated scales, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), to identify the presence of anxiety and depression in the participants. In addition, logistic regression models were used to determine the general characteristics of anxiety or depression.

RESULTS:

Among the 117 physical therapists who completed and participated in the study, 74 (63%) and 65 (55.5%) physical therapists reported having symptoms of anxiety and depression, respectively. The prevalence of overall anxiety levels was higher; mild (OR = 2.09; P = 0.08), moderate (OR = 2.26; P = 0.15), and severe levels six times as high (OR = 6.28; P = 0.1) in females compared to male physical therapists. Females, younger age, unmarried individuals, not having children, and not living with family showed a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression. Binary logistic regression analysis also revealed that the female gender, a single individual, and having no children were associated with anxiety and depression.

CONCLUSIONS:

A significant percentage of physical therapists reported symptoms of anxiety and depression, especially among females, younger age, single individuals, not having children, and not living with family. Thus, the mental health of physical therapists is suggested to be constantly and cautiously monitored, especially for those at high risk of developing psychological symptoms.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Physical Therapists / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: BMC Med Educ Journal subject: Education Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12909-022-03785-x

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Physical Therapists / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: BMC Med Educ Journal subject: Education Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12909-022-03785-x