The prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety, and PTSD among Moroccan medical doctors in the COVID-19 pandemic: a national study

Touhami, Youssef Ouazzani Housni; Maiouak, Moncef; Ouraghene, Amal; Hammani, Zakaria; Abdi, Cheikh Mommed Fadel; Benhammou, Imane; Tahiri, Sophia; Rabhi, S.; Bennani, Bahia; Bout, Amine; Aarab, Chadya; Boujraf, Saïd; Fakir, Samira El; Aalouane, Rachid

doi:10.1080/13548506.2022.2067574

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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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The prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety, and PTSD among Moroccan medical doctors in the COVID-19 pandemic: a national study

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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

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

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