Perceptions and stress factors among physicians in pre-graduate and post-graduate training in Morocco: COVID-19 pandemic context

Mansouri, Adil; Sebbani, Majda; Adarmouch, Latifa; Mansoury, Ouassim; Amine, Mohamed

doi:10.1080/20009666.2021.1965288

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“…In Morocco, national surveys revealed that anxiety and depression were significantly prevalent among the general population during confinement [ 15 , 16 , 17 ]. This was also assessed in specific groups, including children and adolescents, medical students, and healthcare professionals [ 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 ]. However, little data are available regarding patients in enforced hospital isolation for COVID-19 in the North African country [ 24 ].…”

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Psychological Distress Associated with Enforced Hospital Isolation Due to COVID-19 during the “Flatten the Curve” Phase in Morocco: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study

Chadli,

Nechba Bennis,

Madani

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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(1) Background: although much research has highlighted the mental health challenges faced by patients in hospital isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, data from low–middle-income countries, including Morocco, are lacking. The main objective of this study was to assess the psychological distress of patients undergoing enforced hospital isolation during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco. (2) Methods: we conducted a cross-sectional study between 1 April and 1 May 2020, among patients hospitalized in isolation for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 at the Ibn Sina University Hospital of Rabat, Morocco. Anxiety and depression were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Binary logistic regression was performed to identify variables associated with anxiety and depression, with a cutoff of ≥8 used for both scales to create dichotomous variables. (3) Results: among 200 patients, 42.5% and 43% scored above the cut-off points for anxiety and depression, respectively. Multiple logistic regression identified female gender, a higher education level, a longer duration of isolation, and a poor understanding of the reasons for isolation as significant factors associated with anxiety. Conversely, female gender, chronic disease, a longer duration of isolation, and a poor understanding of the reasons for isolation were factors significantly associated with depression. (4) Conclusions: our study underscores high rates of anxiety and depression among patients forced into hospital isolation during the initial phase of COVID-19 in Morocco. We identified several factors associated with patients experiencing psychological distress that may inform future discussions on mental health and psychiatric crisis management.

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Psychological Distress Associated with Enforced Hospital Isolation Due to COVID-19 during the “Flatten the Curve” Phase in Morocco: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study

Chadli,

Nechba Bennis,

Madani

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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“…Studies also included ethical and legal issues related to hydroxychloroquine treatment prescription for COVID-19 and COVID-19 disease recognition as work-related accident [14,37]. Other studies evaluated stress, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, burnout factors, eating disorders, and quality of life during the pandemic in HCWs [38][39][40][41][42][43][44]. Predictive variables for impaired mental health were also investigated within medical students since they underwent a major change in education and training during the pandemic [45][46][47].…”

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Prevalence and associated factors of COVID-19 among Moroccan physicians: A cross-sectional study

Baldi

Laghrissi²,

Marso³

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has emerged and spread rapidly worldwide and established a global public health crisis in early 2020. The first Moroccan case was reported on March 2, 2020. Since then, healthcare workers (HCWs) played a major role in saving human lives threatened by COVID-19. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of COVID-19 infection among Moroccan physicians and to report associated risk factors prior vaccination campaign. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out in the Fez-Meknes region of Morocco, 545 physicians’ data was collected using a self-reported online questionnaire. The data collection was done between December 1, 2020, and February 1, 2021. Results The prevalence of COVID-19 among physicians was 27.3%. The mean age of the confirmed COVID-19 group was 38.4±12.9 years old. There was no association between COVID-19 infection and preventive measures compliance by physicians and healthcare authorities in the workplace. However, multivariate analysis strengthened the following factors such as increased risk of COVID-19 infection within men ☯aOR:1.896; 95% IC 1.272–2.828; p = 0.002]; the presence of at least one comorbidity ☯aOR:2.268; 95%IC 1.414–3.637; p = 0.001]; and working at a university or military hospitals ☯aOR:2.578; 95%IC 1.667–3.989; p = 0.001]. Conclusion This study allows comparing COVID-19 prevalence among healthcare workers before and after vaccination programs. This should support better preparation strategy for any future pandemics with appropriate and increased awareness for men, carrying comorbidity, and working environment with high COVID-19 disease management.

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“…8,19,20 In the clinical field, fear of COVID-19 transmission was a common prominent feeling among residents working in various hospital areas such as emergency departments, outpatient clinics, surgery theaters, or hospital wards. 21 The residents who worked in emergency settings experienced higher level of anxiety about getting COVID-19 infection than other workplaces. The reason could be that many patients with undetermined COVID-19 status used to seek medical care in emergency units.…”

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Consequences of COVID-19 Pandemic on Orthopedic Residents’ Clinical and Academic Performance, and the Subsequent Impact on Their Mental Status in Saudi Arabia

Alrabai¹,

Askar²,

ALMohammed³

et al. 2023

AMEP

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Introduction Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the orthopedic residency programs was substantial worldwide. Orthopedic residency programs eventually survived such a hardship with implementation of certain measures. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the orthopedic trainees was variable relative to the country in which orthopedic residency program is based. This study aimed to assess the experience of the orthopedic residents during COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia and consequences on mental health, academic performance, and clinical training. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2021 to August 2021. An online survey was sent to the orthopedic residents in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was arranged into four sections pertaining to demographic data, academic activity, mental health, and clinical activity. Results One-hundred forty-four orthopedic residents participated with mean age of 28.7 ± 5.67 years. Males were 108 (75%) and females were 36 (25%). Fifty-four (37.5%) residents worked in COVID-19 isolation unit. One-hundred twenty residents (83.3%) treated COVID-19 patients. Thirty residents (20.8%) had positive COVID-19 tests. Eighty-four (58.3%) residents were quarantined. Overall online education was difficult (41%). Half of the participants faced online difficulties in technicality, maintaining attention, and interaction with audience and examiners. Prospective research conduction was difficult (71.4%). More than 50% of residents experienced difficulties with isolation, quarantine, socialization, and anxiety of disease transmission. Physical examination was difficult for 50% of trainees. No shortage of PPE supply was reported. Getting hands-on surgical training was very difficult (47.8%). Conclusion COVID-19 pandemic had an adverse impact on Saudi orthopedic residents in terms of academic performance, mental wellbeing, and clinical training. After all, adequate level of orthopedic training quality was maintained. In crises, collaborative efforts are needed to minimize undesirable consequences on the trainees’ competency level. Residency program decision makers should utilize all available strategies to optimize the training environment to achieve the required competency level.

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Perceptions and stress factors among physicians in pre-graduate and post-graduate training in Morocco: COVID-19 pandemic context

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References 15 publications

Psychological Distress Associated with Enforced Hospital Isolation Due to COVID-19 during the “Flatten the Curve” Phase in Morocco: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study

Psychological Distress Associated with Enforced Hospital Isolation Due to COVID-19 during the “Flatten the Curve” Phase in Morocco: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence and associated factors of COVID-19 among Moroccan physicians: A cross-sectional study

Consequences of COVID-19 Pandemic on Orthopedic Residents’ Clinical and Academic Performance, and the Subsequent Impact on Their Mental Status in Saudi Arabia

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