The Urgent Need to Address Violence Against Health Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rodríguez-Bolaños, Rosibel; Cartujano-Barrera, Francisco; Cartujano, Brenda; Flores, Yvonne N.; Cupertino, Ana Paula; Gallegos‐Carrillo, Katia

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“…Thus, the present data should be taken as an extreme concern since current knowledge about sleep restriction suggests deficits in behavioral performance and mood swings [ 27 , 28 ], and research conducted on medical students with sleep restriction reported an impairment of empathy and an increase of in-group conflicts [ 29 ]. In addition, similar to what was reported in other countries during quarantine, the calls to 911 reporting domestic violence and violence against health workers in Mexico have considerably increased [ 30 , 31 ].…”

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Sleep and Mental Health Disturbances Due to Social Isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico

Terán-Pérez¹,

Portillo-Vásquez²,

Arana-Lechuga

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that broke out in China in December 2019 rapidly became a worldwide pandemic. In Mexico, the conditions requiring the declaration of a sanitary emergency were reached by the last week of March 2020, and health authorities’ limited mobility and imposed social isolation were the main strategies to keep the virus from spreading. Thus, daily living conditions changed drastically in a few days, generating a stressful situation characterized by an almost complete lack of mobility, social isolation, and forced full-time interactions with family members. Soon, complaints of sleep disturbances, anxiety, and symptoms of depression were reported. The present study reports the results of an online survey performed during the first two months of isolation. Questionnaires exploring sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression were sent to people who responded to an open invitation. A total of 1230 participants filled out the sleep questionnaire, 812 responded to the anxiety questionnaire, and 814 responded to the depression questionnaire. Both men and women reported poor sleep quality, but women showed a higher proportion (79%) than men (60%); young women were more likely to be affected by social isolation. Concerning anxiety and depression, both sexes reported high similar symptoms. These data suggest that stressful conditions related to social isolation and the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic may induce mental health disturbances, which may become worse with sleep restriction.

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Sleep and Mental Health Disturbances Due to Social Isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico

Terán-Pérez¹,

Portillo-Vásquez²,

Arana-Lechuga

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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“…Several instances of stigmatisation of health care practitioners, COVID‐19 patients, and survivors of the disease have been witnessed during the global COVID‐19 virus pandemic 17 . For example, previous infected people, doctors and nurses in Mexico were seen using bicycles because they were reportedly denied public transport, they also faced physical attacks 18,19 .…”

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Fear of COVID‐19 and stigmatization towards infected people among Jordanian people

2020

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Aim This study aims to explore the prevalence rates of stigma and fear among people in Jordan during COVID‐19 pandemic and to assess socio‐demographic and personal factors contributing to the prevalence rates of fear and stigma among people in Jordan during COVID‐19 pandemic. Method Cross‐sectional descriptive design was utilized to attain the study aim. An anonymous online survey targeting people of Jordan was used and distributed to adults in Arabic language. The survey included a previously validated fear scale. Stigma was measured using developed instrument by authors. Results The prevalence of fear among study participants was 52%. In addition, the prevalence of stigma towards infected people and their contact was 64%. The predictors of stigma towards infected people with COVID‐19 and their contact were income, living area and downloaded application to trace COVID‐19 cases. Moreover the predictors of fear were income living area and downloaded application to trace COVID‐19 cases ( P ≤ .001). Conclusion More than 50% of the respondents were afraid from COVID‐19 and 64% had stigma towards infected people and their contact during the COVID‐19 pandemic. The present study highlights the need for an intervention that provides psychological support to citizens during the pandemic.

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“…10 The surge of confirmed cases, longer waiting time-intervals, misinformation about SARS-CoV-2, and misplaced anger may be likely drivers of violence against healthcare workers. [11][12][13] An Indian study also showed that the COVID-19 pandemic stirred an upsurge of MWV, and incognizance and anxiety exacerbated by the pandemic may explain this phenomenon. 14 MWV relates to a wide range of physical problems, including physical impairment, temporary or permanent disability, or even death.…”

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<p>Mental Health Problems in Chinese Healthcare Workers Exposed to Workplace Violence During the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Propensity Score Matching Analysis</p>

Wang¹,

Lü²,

Kelifa

et al. 2020

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This study aimed at examining the effect of medical workplace violence (MWV) on the mental health of Chinese healthcare workers during the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods: An anonymous online survey was issued to Chinese healthcare workers (N=1063) from 31 provinces and autonomous regions between February 13th and February 20th. Mental health was measured by the Chinese Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21). Medical workplace violence was measured using a single item, whether any type of workplace violence was experienced during the COVID-19 outbreak. Propensity score matching was used to assess the impact of MWV on mental health. Results: Out of 1063, 217 (20.4%) reported experiencing MWV during the COVID-19 outbreak. Before matching, MWV was correlated with elevated mental health problems (b=8.248, p<0.001), after adjusting for other variables. After matching, Chinese healthcare workers who experienced MWV were more likely to suffer from mental health problems than those who did not. Conclusion: MWV exerts a detrimental effect on mental health among Chinese healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. It is necessary to create a more supportive and safer work environment for healthcare workers at this special context of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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The Urgent Need to Address Violence Against Health Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 37 publications

References 8 publications

Sleep and Mental Health Disturbances Due to Social Isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico

Sleep and Mental Health Disturbances Due to Social Isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico

Fear of COVID‐19 and stigmatization towards infected people among Jordanian people

<p>Mental Health Problems in Chinese Healthcare Workers Exposed to Workplace Violence During the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Propensity Score Matching Analysis</p>

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