Ansiedad en el personal de salud del Hospital Liborio Panchana Sotomayor durante la pandemia de covd19
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2020
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Universidad de Guayaquil. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Carrera de Medicina
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Introducción: Durante la pandemia por covid-19, el personal de salud se ha enfrentado numerosos factores que acrecientan la presión de trabajo en el día a día, dentro de estos factores se incluye el alto riesgo de infección por covid-19, la inadecuada protección para evitar ser contaminados, sentimientos de frustración, sufrir discriminación y perdida del contacto con familiares. Estos elementos sitúan al personal de salud en un ambiente propicio para el desarrollo de problemas de salud mental como la ansiedad. Objetivo: Determinar la incidencia de ansiedad en el personal de salud del Hospital Liborio Panchana Sotomayor durante la pandemia de covid-19. Método: Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo y trasversal. Se utilizó un instrumento de elaboración propia para la identificación de factores sociodemográficos y laborales; y la escala de autoevaluación de la ansiedad de Zung para la medición del nivel de ansiedad. Resultados: Entre los 171 miembros del personal médico, 33 experimentaron ansiedad, la incidencia fue del 19,29%. Entre ellos, 1 estaban severamente ansiosos, 11 moderadamente ansiosos y 21 levemente ansiosos, la incidencia fue 0,58%, 6,43% y 12,28%, respectivamente. La incidencia de ansiedad en los hombres (32,26%) fue mayor que en las mujeres (16,43%), y la incidencia de ansiedad entre el personal de medicina (23,72%) fue mayor que el de enfermería (16,96%). Con respecto a la carga horaria de 8, 12 y 24 horas, se presentaron 1, 19 y 13 casos respectivamente con una incidencia de 7,69%, 17,76% y 25,49%. De acuerdo con la edad, los adultos jóvenes fueron más afectados que los adultos con incidencia de 21,52% y 19,39%. Finalmente, los solteros (23,40%) presentaron mayor incidencia que los divorciados (21,43%), estos a su vez que los casados (18,10%) y ningún registro en los viudos. Conclusiones: En la nueva pandemia por covid-19, el personal salud tiene una alta incidencia de trastorno de ansiedad. Las instituciones de salud deben fortalecer la formación en habilidades psicológicas, prestando especial atención a los más vulnerables.
Introduction: During the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, healthcare workers have faced numerous factors that increase stress in the workplace, such as the high risk of infection, the inadequate supply of protective equipment, frustration over their predicament, discrimination and the isolation from family members. These elements put healthcare workers in a conducive environment to develop mental disorders, such as anxiety. Objective: To determine the incidence of anxiety in healthcare workers at Liborio Panchana Sotomayor Hospital during the covid-19 pandemic. Methodology: A descriptive study was carried out, with a cuantitative approach, a non-experimental and cross-sectional design. We employed the Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) to asses anxiety, and a sociodemographic and occupational survey to create profiles of individuals. Results: Among the 171 healthcare workers studied, 33 suffered from anxiety, with an incidence of 19.29%. Out of these individuals, 1 suffered from severe anxiety, 11 suffered from moderate anxiety and 21 from mild anxiety. The incidence was 0.58%, 6.43% and 12.28% respectively. The incidence of anxiety among men (32.26%) was greater than in women (16.43%), and the incidence of anxiety among medical staff (23.72%) was greater than that found in nursing staff (16.96%). Regarding the workload of 8, 12 or 24 hours shifts, there were 1, 19 and 13 cases respectively with an incidence of 7.69 %, 17.76% and 25.49%. Apropos of age, young adults were more affected that other adults, with 21.52% and 19.39% incidence respectively. Finally, single individuals (23.40%) presented with a higher incidence than those divorced (21.43%), and the latter, a higher incidence than those married (18.10%), with no reports on the widowed. Conclusions: During the new covid-19 pandemic, healthcare workers had a high incidence of anxiety disorder. Health institutions must strengthen psychological assistance to the staff and promote the development of psychological skills to cope with challenging situations, especially for the most vulnerable individuals
Introduction: During the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, healthcare workers have faced numerous factors that increase stress in the workplace, such as the high risk of infection, the inadequate supply of protective equipment, frustration over their predicament, discrimination and the isolation from family members. These elements put healthcare workers in a conducive environment to develop mental disorders, such as anxiety. Objective: To determine the incidence of anxiety in healthcare workers at Liborio Panchana Sotomayor Hospital during the covid-19 pandemic. Methodology: A descriptive study was carried out, with a cuantitative approach, a non-experimental and cross-sectional design. We employed the Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) to asses anxiety, and a sociodemographic and occupational survey to create profiles of individuals. Results: Among the 171 healthcare workers studied, 33 suffered from anxiety, with an incidence of 19.29%. Out of these individuals, 1 suffered from severe anxiety, 11 suffered from moderate anxiety and 21 from mild anxiety. The incidence was 0.58%, 6.43% and 12.28% respectively. The incidence of anxiety among men (32.26%) was greater than in women (16.43%), and the incidence of anxiety among medical staff (23.72%) was greater than that found in nursing staff (16.96%). Regarding the workload of 8, 12 or 24 hours shifts, there were 1, 19 and 13 cases respectively with an incidence of 7.69 %, 17.76% and 25.49%. Apropos of age, young adults were more affected that other adults, with 21.52% and 19.39% incidence respectively. Finally, single individuals (23.40%) presented with a higher incidence than those divorced (21.43%), and the latter, a higher incidence than those married (18.10%), with no reports on the widowed. Conclusions: During the new covid-19 pandemic, healthcare workers had a high incidence of anxiety disorder. Health institutions must strengthen psychological assistance to the staff and promote the development of psychological skills to cope with challenging situations, especially for the most vulnerable individuals
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ANSIEDAD, PERSONAL DE SALUD, INFECCIONES POR CORONAVIRUS, SOCIOLOGIA MEDICA, EPIDEMIOLOGIA DESCRIPTIVA, HOSPITAL GENERAL DR. LIBORIO PANCHANA SOTOMAYOR, CANTON SANTA ELENA, ECUADOR