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INTRODUCTION: Sleep is one of the most important activities for health and the processes related to the central nervous system. Healthcare workers commonly present alterations in the sleep-wake cycle due to complex work schedules because 24-hour attention to the population is required in public health institutions. The increase in care needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic caused changes in work schedules; as in Mexico, the number of patients requiring consultation in all public health units increased. Chronic partial sleep deprivation (< 7 hours of sleep in the 24-hour cycle) is the most frequent sleep alteration in Mexican health workers. However, it has not been explored whether work modifications due to the pandemic had an impact on the sleep quality of workers. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to describe the prevalence of poor sleep quality and the associated factors in workers (clinical and non-clinical) of a primary care medical unit. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We conducted an analytical and cross-sectional study during November and December 2022. We used the following tools for studying clinical and non-clinical staff working at a family medicine primary care unit: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Hamilton Anxiety Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and Graffar-Méndez-Castellanos socioeconomic level scale, as well as a data collection sheet and a survey of workers' knowledge, attitudes, fears, and needs regarding COVID-19. RESULTS: A total of 233 workers were surveyed. The prevalence of poor sleep quality was 56.7%. A higher score on the Beck Depression Inventory (OR: 1.21, CI 95%: 1.13-1.29), being a doctor (OR: 3.48, CI 95%: 1.5-8.01), and frequent alcohol consumption (OR: 2.4, CI 95%: 1.13-5.2) were identified as risk factors for poor sleep quality. A lower score in the depersonalization dimension of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (OR: 0.5, CI 95%: 0.26-0.99) was identified as a protective factor for poor sleep quality. CONCLUSIONS: During the pandemic, the stress of health workers increased due to work alterations that were necessary to treat the greatest number of patients, so their quality of sleep decreased. Unfortunately, the mental health of healthcare workers is often under-assessed in many institutions. Thus, it is relevant to identify risk factors for alterations (especially those of sleep), since by identifying the target population, comprehensive interventions can be carried out, which can reduce the prevalence of burnout, anxiety, and depression, but if not addressed, the alterations can lead to inadequate care for users of health units.
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INTRODUCTION: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a disease that has become a regular part of care by health services. In the beginning, health services faced immense pressure due to new disease exposure, irregular schedules, and high work stress for healthcare workers. Unfortunately, their mental health was not adequately safeguarded, and there are few healthcare units that screen staff for depression and anxiety. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to describe the prevalence and factors associated with anxiety and depression diagnoses among healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in which depression (Beck questionnaire) and anxiety (Hamilton questionnaire) were investigated in health staff, after providing informed consent. This study was carried out during November and December 2022. All workers in all areas of a first-level unit were invited to participate in this research, so no sample calculation or sampling technique was required. Statistical analysis was performed using X2 and Student's t-test. RESULTS: Among the 232 workers surveyed, the prevalence of mild anxiety, severe anxiety, and certain levels of depression was 42.1%, 33.5%, and 18.9%, respectively. The study revealed that smoking is associated with a higher risk of anxiety diagnosis (OR=4; CI95%=1.3-12.7). A higher score on the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (OR=1.07; CI95%=1.04-1.11) as well as not being permanent staff (OR=3.34; CI95%=1.2-9.3) was found associated with depression diagnosis. CONCLUSION: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic increased the stress and pressure on healthcare workers. Thus, early detection, timely treatment, and effective prevention measures are necessary for safeguarding health status and the provision of healthcare services.
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RESUMEN: Objetivo: Determinar las características epidemiológicas, clínicas y familiares de los pacientes con trastornos mentales adscritos a una unidad de medicina familiar (UMF) mexicana. Material y métodos: Estudio prospectivo, transversal, observacional, descriptivo, sobre 164 pacientes adscritos a una UMF mexicana, elegidos por muestreo no probabilístico que cumplieron criterios de selección: mayores de 18 años, con trastorno mental, sin impedimento físico o cognitivo. Resultados: Se presentaron 51 hombres y 113 mujeres con edad promedio de 48,6 años; 57% con más de un trastorno mental; los más frecuentes fueron depresión y ansiedad. En escolaridad sobresale licenciatura; 16% reportaron intento de suicidio, 42% tiene más de 6 años diagnosticado. El 64,6% recibe psicoterapia y farmacología; el 18% fue hospitalizado a causa de sus trastornos, gran parte de ellos entre 1 y 4 semanas y 38% tiene algún familiar con algún trastorno mental, Las comorbilidades más frecuentes fueron Hipertensión, obesidad, diabetes mellitus, dislipidemia y artrosis. Los tipos de familia más frecuentes son: nuclear o nuclear simple, con núcleo integrado y núcleo no integrado; subsisten principalmente de los servicios; viven con niveles 1 y 2 de pobreza familiar; son modernas y urbanas en mayor número. Conclusiones: las características sociodemográficas, clínicas y familiares de los pacientes con trastornos mentales adscritos a una unidad de medicina familiar (UMF) mexicana son en su mayoría mujeres, en adultez media, que cursan con más de un trastorno mental (ansiedad y depresión), tratadas con fármacos y psicoterapia, además cursaban con hipertensión, y pertenecen a familias de tipo nuclear simple, de núcleo integrado y núcleo no; subsisten por servicios; viven con niveles 1 y 2 de pobreza familiar, son modernas y urbanas.
ABSTRACT: Objective: To determine the epidemiological, clinical and family characteristics of patients with mental disorders assigned to a Mexican family medicine unit (FMU). Material and methods: Prospective, cross-sectional, observational, descriptive study of 164 patients assigned to a Mexican FMU, chosen by non-probabilistic evidence that they met the selection criteria: older than 18 years, with mental disorder, without physical or cognitive impairment. Results: 51 men and 113 women with a mean age of 48.6 years were presented; 57% with more than one mental disorder; the most frequent were depression and anxiety. In schooling overselling bachelor's degree; 16% reported attempted suicide, 42% have been diagnosed for more than 6 years. 64.6% receive psychotherapy and pharmacology; 18% were hospitalized due to their disorders, most of them between 1 and 4 weeks and 38% have a family member with a mental disorder. The most frequent comorbidities were hypertension, obesity, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and osteoarthritis. The most frequent types of family are: nuclear or simple nuclear, with integrated nucleus and non-integrated nucleus; they subsist mainly on services; they live with levels 1 and 2 of family poverty; are modern and urban in greater number. Conclusions: the epidemiological, clinical and family characteristics of patients with mental disorders assigned to a Mexican family medicine unit (FMU) are mostly women, in middle adulthood, who attend more than a mental disorder (anxiety and depression), treated with drugs and psychotherapy, also had hypertension, and belong to families of simple nuclear type and non-integrated nucleus; subsist on services; they live with levels 1 and 2 of family poverty, they are modern and urban.
