Problems of Psycho-Emotional Well-Being of Medical Personnel Working in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Background. The COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on the mental state of not only quarantined citizens and patients, but also health workers.
 Aims asessment of the mental health of doctors involved in work in the red zone during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 Materials and methods. 77 respondents were interviewed using the HADS questionnaires and the Maslach burnout test. For statistical data processing Microsoft Office Excel 2016, IBM SPSS were used.
 Results. An increase on the depression scales was noted in 7%, anxiety in 23%, and anxiety and depression together 27%. According to the Maslach questionnaire, 32 doctors (41.5%) noted a reaction of the type of emotional devastation. 10 doctors (12.9%) noted a reaction reduction of professional achievements. Three doctors (3.8%) had a dehumanization reaction in the form of dull emotions to colleagues and patients.
 Conclusions. Work in the red zone has a significant negative impact on the mental health of doctors and medical personnel.

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“…Based on these studies, coping strategies were suggested. For instance, social support can improve the mental health of medical staff, who treat patients with COVID-19, and reduce the risk of sleep disorders, associated economic losses, unintentional medical errors and reduced working efficiency [27][28][29].…”