Evaluating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical and mental well-being of obstetricians and gynecologists in Turkey.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2020;
151:67-73. [PMID:
32602562 PMCID:
PMC9087761 DOI:
10.1002/ijgo.13287]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Objective
To apply online surveying to assess the general physical and mental well‐being of obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) working in COVID‐19 designated hospitals in Turkey.
Methods
A prospective survey‐based study using an online survey platform. Three hundred participants working at COVID‐19 designated hospitals in Turkey identified from a hospital database were sent a link to the survey by email between April 29 and May 20, 2020.
Results
A total of 253 OB/GYNs (31 consultants and 222 residents) completed the survey, for a response rate of 84.3%. Of respondents, 191 (76.4%) were anxious about coming into contact with pregnant women infected with COVID‐19. 74.4% stated that they were afraid of getting sick. 64.8% reported that they had fallen into despair at times because of the pandemic. 66.5% stated that their family lives were affected. 72.4% started living separately from their families because of the pandemic.
Conclusion
Despite the difficulties in patient care during the pandemic, OB/GYNs continued providing for their patients, which reflected positively on their perceptions of the profession. The importance of trust in the national healthcare system, presence of adequate PPE, finding a suitable coping mechanism, and family support were essential for Turkish OB/GYNs during the COVID‐19 pandemic.
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT04327531.
Turkish obstetricians/gynecologists reported anxiety and stress caused by the current situation and future implications of the COVID‐19 pandemic.
Turkish obstetricians/gynecologists reported anxiety and stress caused by the current situation and future implications of the COVID‐19 pandemic.
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