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JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND SURGICAL RESEARCH - Vol. VII, n 3, February 2021

Pages: 909-916
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Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Workers in Morocco:

Results of a Cross Sectional Survey .

Author: Bouchra Oneib, Mohammed Hasnaoui

Category: JMSR Psychology

Abstract:

Background : This study aims to assess the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular stress, depression, and Post-traumatic disorder, among health care workers in Oujda.

Methods:We conducted a survey among 85 health care workers by using a google form questionnaire, during three months (from to). We assessed the work condition, fears, negative emotions, relationships, lifestyle, and coping of medical staff. We also evaluated stress, depression, and post- traumatic stress disorder through the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), The World Health Organization- Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5), and Primary Care-Post Traumatic Disorder.

Results: 65.8% work in front-line, and did between 4 to 15 shifts per month. 71.1% are in fear of COVID-19 infection. 97.6% are afraid to transmit the virus to relatives. More than two-thirds of responders describe negative feelings and exhaustion. 49.4% had a low level of well-being and probably depressed. 67% presented high perceived stress. Anxiety and depression were associated with fears, negative feelings, previous psychiatric disorder, poor sleep, and lack of family support.

Conclusion: Our current study showed the high prevalence of depression and perceived stress among medical staff, hence the need to accompany and support all health workers.

Keywords: COVID -19 impact, pandemic, Depression, Healthcare workers, Morocco, Perceived stress, style life

DOI: 10.46327/msrjg.1.000000000000190

DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.46327/msrjg.1.000000000000190

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