Research Article

Anxiety and Depression Levels of Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Factors

Volume: 9 Number: 3 September 1, 2023
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Anxiety and Depression Levels of Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Factors

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the anxiety and depression levels of healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic and related factors. Material and Methods: The study group involved the doctors and nurses working in hospitals where COVID-19 patients were treated. An online questionnaire was used to assess the anxiety and depression levels and associated factors. The questionnaire consisted of a socio-demographic section, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Results: A total of 446 healthcare professionals participated in the study. The depression, state, and trait anxiety scores were clinically significant in 18.6%, 60.5%, and 69% of the participants, respectively. Being a woman, a nurse, prolonged exposure to COVID-19-related TV programs, and lack of physical exercise were associated with higher anxiety scores. We also observed that younger age and a history of mental illness prior to the pandemic increased the levels of depression and/or anxiety in healthcare professionals. Conclusion: Healthcare professionals face with high risk for impairment in psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. The low rate of admissions for mental illnesses despite high rates of anxiety and depression symptoms in our study suggests that the psychological support needs of healthcare professionals should be taken into account during the pandemic.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

August 30, 2023

Publication Date

September 1, 2023

Submission Date

January 4, 2022

Acceptance Date

March 29, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 9 Number: 3

APA
Öztürk Atkaya, N., Bilgin Koçak, M., & Oruç, M. A. (2023). Anxiety and Depression Levels of Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Factors. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi, 9(3), 290-295. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1052773
AMA
1.Öztürk Atkaya N, Bilgin Koçak M, Oruç MA. Anxiety and Depression Levels of Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Factors. Akd Med J. 2023;9(3):290-295. doi:10.53394/akd.1052773
Chicago
Öztürk Atkaya, Neşe, Merve Bilgin Koçak, and Muhammet Ali Oruç. 2023. “Anxiety and Depression Levels of Healthcare Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Factors”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 9 (3): 290-95. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1052773.
EndNote
Öztürk Atkaya N, Bilgin Koçak M, Oruç MA (September 1, 2023) Anxiety and Depression Levels of Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Factors. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 9 3 290–295.
IEEE
[1]N. Öztürk Atkaya, M. Bilgin Koçak, and M. A. Oruç, “Anxiety and Depression Levels of Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Factors”, Akd Med J, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 290–295, Sept. 2023, doi: 10.53394/akd.1052773.
ISNAD
Öztürk Atkaya, Neşe - Bilgin Koçak, Merve - Oruç, Muhammet Ali. “Anxiety and Depression Levels of Healthcare Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Factors”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 9/3 (September 1, 2023): 290-295. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1052773.
JAMA
1.Öztürk Atkaya N, Bilgin Koçak M, Oruç MA. Anxiety and Depression Levels of Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Factors. Akd Med J. 2023;9:290–295.
MLA
Öztürk Atkaya, Neşe, et al. “Anxiety and Depression Levels of Healthcare Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Factors”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi, vol. 9, no. 3, Sept. 2023, pp. 290-5, doi:10.53394/akd.1052773.
Vancouver
1.Neşe Öztürk Atkaya, Merve Bilgin Koçak, Muhammet Ali Oruç. Anxiety and Depression Levels of Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Factors. Akd Med J. 2023 Sep. 1;9(3):290-5. doi:10.53394/akd.1052773