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The Influence of Stress in Modulating the Relationship between Coronavirus Disease-2019 Disease and Sleep Quality.
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Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences [J Pharm Bioallied Sci] 2022 Jul; Vol. 14 (Suppl 1), pp. S415-S419. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jul 13. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Introduction: The emotional well-being of health-care employees is critical to the quality of patient care and the efficient operation of health services. Not only has the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) virus caused significant rates of morbidity and mortality around the world but it has also caused sleep disruption, stress, and pandemic-related anxiety among health-care workers. The current study examines associations among COVID-related fear, stress, and sleep quality in health professionals.<br />Methods: From January to June 2021, a cross-sectional survey was done in Kerala among doctors, nurses, paramedical workers, and housekeeping employees. About 822 health-care providers from various districts took part in the study by completing a Google forms-based semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire. The data were coded, entered, and analyzed using SPSS 20.0. Descriptive statistical analysis, percentages, and ratios were employed to summarize the data.<br />Results: The majority of participants were between the ages of 46 and 55 (35%). Forty-four percent and 46% of respondents, respectively, were concerned about contracting COVID-19 and spreading the virus to others. COVID-19 restrictions were the primary concern of psychological distress among respondents (90%). Approximately one-fourth of the subjects reported using sleep medication, 42% took 30 min or longer to fall asleep, and 39% slept for 6 h or less. Poor sleep quality was reported to be prevalent in 62% of the population.<br />Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to cause significant levels of fear, stress, and sleep disruption in health-care professionals. As a result, the COVID-19 pandemic represented a significant threat to their psychological health, and public health strategies should focus on improving it.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright: © 2022 Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0976-4879
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- Suppl 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36110768
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_738_21