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Major depressive episode in hospital workers during the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil
Flesch, Betina Daniele; Szortyka, Ana Laura Sica Cruzeiro; Carvalho, Maitê Peres de; Goularte, Laura Moreira; Delpino, Felipe Mendes; Fassa, Anaclaudia Gastal.
Affiliation
  • Flesch, Betina Daniele; Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Departamento de Medicina Social. Programa de Pós-graduação em Epidemiologia. Pelotas. BR
  • Szortyka, Ana Laura Sica Cruzeiro; Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Faculdade de Medicina. Pelotas. BR
  • Carvalho, Maitê Peres de; Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Faculdade de Medicina. Pelotas. BR
  • Goularte, Laura Moreira; Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Departamento de Medicina Social. Programa de Pós-graduação em Epidemiologia. Pelotas. BR
  • Delpino, Felipe Mendes; Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Faculdade de Enfermagem. Programa de Pós-graduação em Enfermagem. Pelotas. BR
  • Fassa, Anaclaudia Gastal; Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Departamento de Medicina Social. Programa de Pós-graduação em Epidemiologia. Pelotas. BR
Rev. saúde pública (Online) ; 56: 107, 2022. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1424420
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES To estimate prevalence and factors associated with major depressive episode (MDE), emphasizing occupational aspects, in workers of a public teaching hospital that is a reference for Covid-19 treatment. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out between October and December 2020, after the first peak of the pandemic, interviewing 1,155 workers. The prevalence of MDE was estimated using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) algorithm. Multivariate hierarchical analysis was conducted using Poisson regression to assess associated factors. RESULTS MDE prevalence was 15.3% (95%CI 13.3-17.5) and was higher among young, white and female workers, those with a family history of depression, resident professionals, nursing professionals, workers who were exposed to three or more situations of moral dilemma, and those who had to put off a physiological need until later. Having a risk factor for Covid-19, being a smoker and being physically inactive were also positively associated with MDE. CONCLUSIONS The study points to the considerable prevalence of MDE among tertiary health care workers; reviewing work processes is essential to reduce occupational stress and minimize the effects of the pandemic on mental health, preventing those problems from becoming chronic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases Health problem: Pneumonia Database: LILACS Main subject: Patient Care Team / Brazil / Occupational Health / Depressive Disorder, Major / COVID-19 / Working Conditions Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. saúde pública (Online) Journal subject: Sa£de P£blica Year: 2022 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Pelotas/BR

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases Health problem: Pneumonia Database: LILACS Main subject: Patient Care Team / Brazil / Occupational Health / Depressive Disorder, Major / COVID-19 / Working Conditions Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. saúde pública (Online) Journal subject: Sa£de P£blica Year: 2022 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Pelotas/BR
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