Mental health condition of physicians working frontline with COVID-19 patients in Bangladesh

Rahman, Aminur; Deeba, Farah; Akhter, Sadika; Bashar, Farzana; Nomani, Dilruba; Koot, Jaap; Koly, Kamrun Nahar; Salah, Faysal Bin; Haverlag, Kim; Anwar, Iqbal

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“…Therefore, it is essential to identify and characterize the mental health difficulties experiencing by the Bangladeshi physicians during the pandemic in such a challenging setting. There is a few published evidence on mental health issues among Bangladeshi physicians related to COVID-19, generating relatively little knowledge on a matter of severe concern (Khatun et al ., 2021 ; Rahman et al ., 2021 ; Repon et al ., 2021 ). This is especially pertinent with the uncertainty surrounding an outbreak of such unparalleled magnitude in Bangladesh & similar low resource countries.…”

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Anxiety and depressive symptoms among physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

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Objectives In addition to risking their physical well-being, frontline physicians are enduring significant emotional burden both at work and home during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study aims to investigate the levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms and to identify associated factors among Bangladeshi physicians during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods and design A cross-sectional study using an online survey following a convenience sampling technique was conducted between April 21 and May 10, 2020. Outcomes assessed included demographic questions, COVID-19 related questions, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Results The survey was completed by 412 Bangladeshi physicians. The findings revealed that, in terms of standardized HADS cut-off points, the prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among physicians was 67.72% and 48.5% respectively. Risk factors for higher rates of anxiety or depressive symptoms were: being female, physicians who had experienced COVID-19 like symptoms during the pandemic, those who had not received incentives, those who used self-funded personal protective equipment (PPE), not received adequate training, lacking perceived self-efficacy to manage COVID-19 positive patients, greater perceived stress of being infected, fear of getting assaulted/humiliated, being more connected with social media, having lower income levels to support the family, feeling more agitated, less than 2 h of leisure activity per day and short sleep duration. All these factors were found to be positively associated with anxiety and depression in unadjusted and adjusted statistical models. Conclusions This study identifies a real concern about the prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among Bangladeshi physicians and identifies several associated factors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the vulnerability of the physicians in this extraordinary period whilst they are putting their own lives at risk to help people infected by COVID-19, health authorities should address the psychological needs of medical staff and formulate effective strategies to support vital frontline health workers.

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“…In Bangladesh, out of 1.9 million confirmed cases, over 29,000 people have died as of June 2022 ( 19 ). Since 2020, numerous studies have been carried out in Bangladesh to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of different occupational groups and cohorts, including medical professionals ( 20 – 22 ), marginalized workers ( 5 , 23 ), children ( 24 , 25 ), college and university students ( 26 – 28 ), and middle-aged and older adults ( 29 ). For example, a study on students in May 2020 revealed that the prevalence of anxiety and depression among university students was 81.7% and 82.4%, respectively, ( 28 ), while another study suggested that 27.1% of university students experienced poor sleep quality during April 2020 ( 27 ).…”

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“…For example, a study on students in May 2020 revealed that the prevalence of anxiety and depression among university students was 81.7% and 82.4%, respectively, ( 28 ), while another study suggested that 27.1% of university students experienced poor sleep quality during April 2020 ( 27 ). Likewise, doctors also experienced heightened depression (55.3%), anxiety (48.4%), and stress (35.2%) during the pandemic ( 20 ).…”

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Mental Health Status of Teachers During the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Web-Based Study in Bangladesh

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Islam²,

Jahan³

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BackgroundFollowing the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Bangladesh implemented strict non-therapeutic measures, i.e., “social distancing,” “lockdown,” “work from home,” in the first quarter of 2020. Like other professionals, teachers at schools, colleges and universities were confined within households. However, the introduction of online education imposed an additional burden on teachers along with growing household responsibilities, thus, affecting their psychological state.AimsThis study was aimed to explore the prevalence of mental health problems among teachers in Bangladesh and to identify the associated risk factors.MethodsThis web-based cross-sectional study was conducted during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. Data were collected from 381 teachers working at schools, colleges, and universities between 01 August and 29 August 2021 by administering a self-reported e-questionnaire using Google Form, where the mental health of teachers was assessed by depression, anxiety, and stress scale. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics (Version 26) and STATA Version 16, and multiple linear regression was executed to predict mental health problems among teachers.ResultsThe findings indicate that the overall prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among teachers was 35.4%, 43.7%, and 6.6%, respectively. The prevalence was higher among male and older teachers than among their female and younger colleagues. The findings further showed that place of residence, institution, self-reported health, usage of social and electronic media, and fear of COVID-19 significantly influenced the mental health status of teachers.ConclusionIt is strongly recommended that the government and policymakers provide proper mental health services to teachers in order to reduce mental health problems and thus sustain the quality of education during and after the pandemic.

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“…Furthermore, during the pandemic period, medical doctors presented a higher risk of developing depression and/or anxiety disorders compared to other professions [ 8 ]. Moreover, compared with other medical specialties, this risk is higher especially for the doctors who work on the front line treating COVID-19 patients [ 9 ]. Other factors that contribute to elevated stress levels in doctors in the pandemic context include a lack of protective equipment [ 10 ], overloading during busy periods with many patients [ 11 ], the fear of becoming infected, and concern regarding the possibility of infecting family [ 12 ], as well as the possibility of friends and relatives avoiding being in the presence of medical staff [ 13 ].…”

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The Relationship between Emotional Stability, Psychological Well-Being and Life Satisfaction of Romanian Medical Doctors during COVID-19 Period: A Cross-Sectional Study

Muntean¹,

Nireştean²,

Popa³

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the fast progression of modern society, occupational stress has recently reached alarming levels with consequences for doctors’ psychological well-being. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship among emotional stability, psychological well-being, and life satisfaction of medical doctors. We conducted a cross-sectional study on 280 medical doctors from Romania between February 2021 and September 2021, in the period between the third and fourth pandemic waves, who were evaluated by the DECAS, ASSET, and Satisfaction with Life scales. Our results showed that emotional stability is negatively correlated with psychological well-being (r = −0.526, p < 0.000) and positively correlated with life satisfaction (r = 0.319, p < 0.0001). Between psychological well-being and life satisfaction, we found a negative correlation (r = −0.046, p < 0.001). This study shows that there is a correlation among emotional stability, psychological well-being, and life satisfaction, which is why it can be considered that Romanian doctors have generated coping mechanisms during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mental health condition of physicians working frontline with COVID-19 patients in Bangladesh

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Anxiety and depressive symptoms among physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Anxiety and depressive symptoms among physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Mental Health Status of Teachers During the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Web-Based Study in Bangladesh

The Relationship between Emotional Stability, Psychological Well-Being and Life Satisfaction of Romanian Medical Doctors during COVID-19 Period: A Cross-Sectional Study

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