Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health, daily and occupational activities among health professionals in Colombia: A cross-sectional study
Allergy: European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
; 78(Supplement 111):341-342, 2023.
Article
in English
| EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2295351
ABSTRACT
Background:
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed an unprecedented physical and mental burden on healthcare workers who are frequently at high risk of infection, particularly in low-income countries. Particularly, allergists who are frequently exposed to the airway and respiratory diseases. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as changes in daily and occupational activities among healthcare professionals due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia. Method(s) An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted between February and June 2021. The survey incorporated validated mental health tools such as the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and the Perceived Stress Scale-10. Multivariable ordinal logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the factors associated with severe mental health outcomes. Result(s) Among 1345 healthcare workers the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and stress were 75.61%, 59.18%, and 53.09%, respectively. Anxiety (OR1.44;95%CI1.16-1.8), depression (OR1.74;95%CI1.27-2.37), and stress (OR1.51;95%CI1.18-1.94) were more frequent in women, and individuals who expressed fear of a negative outcome (death, sequelae) (OR2.25;95%CI1.60-3.25), (OR1.49;95%CI1.03-2.16) and (OR2.36;95%CI1.69-3.29) respectively. Allergists were morelikely to report symptoms of anxiety (76.47%), depression(43.14%), and stress (49.02%). Age was negatively associated with anxiety (OR0.98;95%CI0.98-0.99), stress (OR0.98;95%CI0.97-0.99), and depression (OR0.97;95% CI0.96-0.98). Reduction in consultations and surgeries (OR1.01;95%CI1.0-1.01) was positively associated with anxiety. Due to the pandemic, most specialists expected to incorporate drastic long-term (>1 year) changes in their clinical setting and daily activities. Conclusion(s) The prevalence of anxiety, depression, and stress is higher among Colombian healthcare workers compared to previous reports. Further research regarding these psychological outcomes is needed to achieve early mental health intervention strategies.
adult; anxiety; Colombia; complication; conference abstract; consultation; controlled study; coronavirus disease 2019; cross-sectional study; daily life activity; depression; fear; female; Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7; health care personnel; human; immunologist; mental health; pandemic; Patient Health Questionnaire 9; Perceived Stress Scale; physiological stress; prevalence
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Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Colombia
Language:
English
Journal:
Allergy: European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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