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Anxiety Levels among Healthcare Professionals during Covid-19 Pandemic: A Multifactorial Study

Malik, A.; Hafeez, M. M.; Rana, M. A.; Waquar, S.; alam, r.

2020-10-18 psychiatry and clinical psychology
10.1101/2020.10.14.20212167 medRxiv
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The current study focuses on psychological stress level among doctors, estimated by calculating anxiety score. For the assessment of anxiety levels, the GAD-7 scale was used. Chi-Square test and Odd ratios were calculated among the exposed and not exposed groups involved in the management of COVID-19 patients. Results revealed increased anxiety levels in the exposed group. Besides, the availability of personal protective equipments and stress from the family to quit the job were the substantial contributing factors that increased anxiety. Based on the results, it is proposed that the concern administrative authorities should consider these findings to facilitate medical healthcare professionals.

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