Mental health amongst obstetrics and gynaecology doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results of a UK-wide study.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
; 253: 90-94, 2020 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. STUDYDESIGN:
A cross-section survey-based study amongst doctors working within Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the United Kingdom.RESULTS:
A total of 207 doctors completed the survey. Obstetricians and Gynaecologists reported significantly higher rates of both Major Depressive Disorder (versus, p = 0.023) and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (versus, p = 0.044) as compared to the UK-wide estimates. Sub-group analysis showed that anxiety was more common amongst female doctors as compared to males (versus, p = 0.047). Although the prevalence of GAD was higher amongst registrars compared to their Consultant and/or Senior House Officer counterparts, this was not statistically significant. Respondents felt that the most significant factor for work-related changes to mental health was keeping up to date with frequently changing guidelines and protocols related to COVID-19. Only of respondents felt able to talk to colleagues about their mental health.CONCLUSIONS:
Key findings include the high prevalence of mental health conditions amongst doctors, demonstration of the persistent taboo that mental health carries within the speciality and the key contributory factors to poor mental health. Further work should be done to assess if changes to the way new and updating guidelines, protocols and pathways are disseminated reduces the impact on the mental health of doctors. With the threat of a second COVID-19 peak looming, now more than ever, it is vital that steps are taken to break the stigmatisation of mental health amongst doctors, encouraging doctors to seek help when required.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Médicos
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Pneumonia Viral
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Infecções por Coronavirus
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Ginecologia
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Transtornos Mentais
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Obstetrícia
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Doenças Profissionais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article