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The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Anxiety Level of Emergency Medical Services Professionals.
Usul, Eren; San, Ishak; Bekgöz, Burak.
  • Usul E; Sincan Dr Nafiz Körez State Hospital, Emergency Service, Ileri Mahallesi, Yildirim Bulvari, Leman Sokak, Sarp Sitesi 6/34, Pursaklar, Ankara, Turkey, usuleren7@hotmail.com.
Psychiatr Danub ; 32(3-4): 563-569, 2020.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2100779
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Healthcare professionals are one of the groups most affected by a pandemic that affects the whole world. This study aimed to determine the anxiety level of emergency medical services professionals in Ankara, Turkey after the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. SUBJECTS AND

METHODS:

In the first part of the survey, the participants of the study were asked about their socio-demographic characteristics and their contact with the COVID-19 patients. In the second part, a survey with 20 questions that determined the state anxiety level derived from the State Anxiety Inventory was performed after obtaining verbal consent.

RESULTS:

The mean age of the participants was 33.1±6.9, while 52.7% of all participants were males. In this study, the mean STAI Anxiety Score was 50.7±11.6. Anxiety scores were higher in females and those who had family members at risk of COVID-19 infection (p<0.05). The majority of those who had family members at risk of the infection started to stay in guesthouses instead of going home. Participants were worried about transmitting the infection to their family members (p<0.05). They felt more anxious when treating COVID-19 diagnosed or other patients (p<0.05). In addition, they thought that their anxiety level increased in general (p<0.05).

CONCLUSION:

The COVID-19 pandemic caused an anxiety increase in EMS workers in Turkey. Protecting the physical and mental health of the EMS employees who work at the front line against the COVID-19 pandemic and who have a high risk of infection, and ensuring their efficient work should be the main priority.
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Texto completo: Disponible Colección: Bases de datos internacionales Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Servicios Médicos de Urgencia / COVID-19 Tipo de estudio: Estudio experimental / Estudio observacional / Estudio pronóstico / Ensayo controlado aleatorizado Límite: Femenino / Humanos / Masculino País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: Inglés Revista: Psychiatr Danub Asunto de la revista: Psiquiatria Año: 2020 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Colección: Bases de datos internacionales Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Servicios Médicos de Urgencia / COVID-19 Tipo de estudio: Estudio experimental / Estudio observacional / Estudio pronóstico / Ensayo controlado aleatorizado Límite: Femenino / Humanos / Masculino País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: Inglés Revista: Psychiatr Danub Asunto de la revista: Psiquiatria Año: 2020 Tipo del documento: Artículo