Evaluating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical and mental well-being of obstetricians and gynecologists in Turkey.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet
; 151(1): 67-73, 2020 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32602562
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To apply online surveying to assess the general physical and mental well-being of obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) working in COVID-19 designated hospitals in Turkey.METHODS:
A prospective survey-based study using an online survey platform. Three hundred participants working at COVID-19 designated hospitals in Turkey identified from a hospital database were sent a link to the survey by email between April 29 and May 20, 2020.RESULTS:
A total of 253 OB/GYNs (31 consultants and 222 residents) completed the survey, for a response rate of 84.3%. Of respondents, 191 (76.4%) were anxious about coming into contact with pregnant women infected with COVID-19. 74.4% stated that they were afraid of getting sick. 64.8% reported that they had fallen into despair at times because of the pandemic. 66.5% stated that their family lives were affected. 72.4% started living separately from their families because of the pandemic.CONCLUSION:
Despite the difficulties in patient care during the pandemic, OB/GYNs continued providing for their patients, which reflected positively on their perceptions of the profession. The importance of trust in the national healthcare system, presence of adequate PPE, finding a suitable coping mechanism, and family support were essential for Turkish OB/GYNs during the COVID-19 pandemic. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT04327531. Turkish obstetricians/gynecologists reported anxiety and stress caused by the current situation and future implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.Key words
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Anxiety
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Practice Patterns, Physicians'
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Attitude of Health Personnel
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Mental Health
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Gynaecol Obstet
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Turkey