Prevalence and clinical characteristics of depression and symptoms of anxiety in staff at a health institution in Medellin during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rev Colomb Psiquiatr (Engl Ed)
; 52(1): 51-57, 2023.
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en Inglés, Español
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2302477
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The COVID-19 pandemic has represented an extraordinary challenge for health workers as they care for others while exposing themselves to contagion. Doctors, nurses, therapists and other non-care staff in clinics and hospitals are asked to be prepared to work in particularly complex and stressful situations, which makes them vulnerable to mental health problems.OBJECTIVE:
To determine the prevalence and clinical characteristics of anxiety and depression symptoms in staff working at a health institution in Medellin, Colombia.METHODS:
Observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study, based on a survey designed for the investigation, which included two scales to screen depression and anxiety symptoms, as well as sociodemographic variables.RESULTS:
A total of 1,247 workers from the health institution were included. Of these, 14.6% reported symptoms of depression and 18.5% of clinically significant anxiety. A higher proportion of moderate to severe depression and anxiety symptoms was found in those working face to face.CONCLUSIONS:
Anxiety and depression symptoms are highly prevalent among staff at a health institution in Medellin, Colombia, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the vital role of the health sector in times of pandemic, the development of mental health programmes that address the problems of this population should be considered a priority.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Estudios diagnósticos
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Investigación cualitativa
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Ensayo controlado aleatorizado
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
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Español
Revista:
Rev Colomb Psiquiatr (Engl Ed)
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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