Anxiety Level in Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services Personnel during Corona Virus Disease-2019 Pandemic
| Autor: | Hüseyin Mutlu, Ekrem Taha Sert, Kamil Kokulu, Ayhan Sarıtaş |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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| Zdroj: | Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 43-48 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2149-5807 2149-6048 |
| DOI: | 10.4274/eajem.galenos.2020.82621 |
| Popis: | Aim:This study aimed to determine the anxiety level in pre-hospital emergency medical services personnel (PHEMSPs) and investigate the factors that potentially affect the anxiety level during the pandemic.Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional survey was conducted with PHEMSPs during the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A 60-item survey, including socio-demographic characteristics, anxiety-related demographic factors, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) scale scores was used.Results:Among 586 PHEMSPs participating in the study, 50.5% were female, with median age of 30 years. The mean STAI-S value was 42.2, and the median STAI-T value was 48. The anxiety levels of female PHEMSPs (STAI-S=51 and STAI-T=44.14) were higher than male (STAI-S=44 and, STAI-T=40.26). The anxiety level of patients with chronic diseases (STAI-S=56 and, STAI-T=45.77) was significantly higher than those without chronic diseases. State anxiety scores in married individuals (STAI-S=49) were higher than those unmarried individuals.Conclusion:Clearly, people who provide this service should be psychologically healthy to efficiently provide healthcare for the benefit of the people. All types of media assume a great responsibility in reducing the unrest or anxiety that may occur in humans, especially because of their potential to reach many parts of the society. |
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