Knowledge, Attitude and Apparent Job Stress Among Clinical Research Associates working at Contract Research Organizations (CRO)in MENA Region during Covid-19

ABSTRACT

The SARS-CoV-2 unique human coronavirus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was initially discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 and the disease soon spread to every continent, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared it to be a global pandemic(Kamacooko et al., 2021). Around the world, the COVID-19 epidemic has had a disastrous effect on the economy, social environment, and healthcare system. High levels of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, sadness, and other distressing symptoms have been brought on by COVID-19. Additionally, the quantity and quality of social ties have decreased, as have people's impressions of others' feelings of empathy. The demand for health services has significantly increased in the healthcare sector as a result of Covid 19. Anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbance are just a few of the psychiatric problems that Covid-19 harms(Ramdan & Sari, 2022).Copyright © 2022, Anka Publishers. All rights reserved.