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Introduction: To assess the major stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic on obstetric healthcare workers (HCW). We evaluated subjects' perceived impact of COVID-19 on their physical and psychological well-being.
Methods: IRB approval was obtained. This is a cross-sectional survey of obstetric HCW between July and September 2020. HCW in Labor and Delivery and Maternal Fetal Medicine employed prior to January 2020 were eligible. Participants completed a voluntary, anonymous, 32 item survey addressing perceived impact of COVID-19 on well-being and work life. HCW were also asked to identify specific stressors and their interest in mental health resources (MHR).
Results: 40 subjects; 26 nurses, 11 physicians, 2 technicians and 1 auxiliary staff member responded. All were female, aged 25-60. 85% worked inpatient. 12.5% were diagnosed with COVID; none were hospitalized. 6 had loved ones experience adverse outcomes. 30% reported underlying medical conditions. 10 previously pursued MHR.
Major stressors included physical strain of PPE (85%) and lack of PPE (84.62%), changing protocols (94.87%), fear of infection (82.05%), and social Isolation (89.74%). Self-reported stressors included concern for transmitting COVID to family (2.3%), limited contact with patients (2.3%), stress and anxiety of patients (60%). One subject changed jobs and one subject was diagnosed with PTSD. Only 4 respondents obtained MHR.
Conclusion/Implications: The major stressors appear to be related to PPE, changing protocols, fear of infection, social Isolation and stress and anxiety of patients. Obstetric HCW reported high rates of stress and anxiety but very few sought help. Interventions to promote psychosocial health need to be implemented in times of crisis.
Methods: IRB approval was obtained. This is a cross-sectional survey of obstetric HCW between July and September 2020. HCW in Labor and Delivery and Maternal Fetal Medicine employed prior to January 2020 were eligible. Participants completed a voluntary, anonymous, 32 item survey addressing perceived impact of COVID-19 on well-being and work life. HCW were also asked to identify specific stressors and their interest in mental health resources (MHR).
Results: 40 subjects; 26 nurses, 11 physicians, 2 technicians and 1 auxiliary staff member responded. All were female, aged 25-60. 85% worked inpatient. 12.5% were diagnosed with COVID; none were hospitalized. 6 had loved ones experience adverse outcomes. 30% reported underlying medical conditions. 10 previously pursued MHR.
Major stressors included physical strain of PPE (85%) and lack of PPE (84.62%), changing protocols (94.87%), fear of infection (82.05%), and social Isolation (89.74%). Self-reported stressors included concern for transmitting COVID to family (2.3%), limited contact with patients (2.3%), stress and anxiety of patients (60%). One subject changed jobs and one subject was diagnosed with PTSD. Only 4 respondents obtained MHR.
Conclusion/Implications: The major stressors appear to be related to PPE, changing protocols, fear of infection, social Isolation and stress and anxiety of patients. Obstetric HCW reported high rates of stress and anxiety but very few sought help. Interventions to promote psychosocial health need to be implemented in times of crisis.
Introduction: To assess the major stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic on obstetric healthcare workers (HCW). We evaluated subjects' perceived impact of COVID-19 on their physical and psychological well-being.
Methods: IRB approval was obtained. This is a cross-sectional survey of obstetric HCW between July and September 2020. HCW in Labor and Delivery and Maternal Fetal Medicine employed prior to January 2020 were eligible. Participants completed a voluntary, anonymous, 32 item survey addressing perceived impact of COVID-19 on well-being and work life. HCW were also asked to identify specific stressors and their interest in mental health resources (MHR).
Results: 40 subjects; 26 nurses, 11 physicians, 2 technicians and 1 auxiliary staff member responded. All were female, aged 25-60. 85% worked inpatient. 12.5% were diagnosed with COVID; none were hospitalized. 6 had loved ones experience adverse outcomes. 30% reported underlying medical conditions. 10 previously pursued MHR.
Major stressors included physical strain of PPE (85%) and lack of PPE (84.62%), changing protocols (94.87%), fear of infection (82.05%), and social Isolation (89.74%). Self-reported stressors included concern for transmitting COVID to family (2.3%), limited contact with patients (2.3%), stress and anxiety of patients (60%). One subject changed jobs and one subject was diagnosed with PTSD. Only 4 respondents obtained MHR.
Conclusion/Implications: The major stressors appear to be related to PPE, changing protocols, fear of infection, social Isolation and stress and anxiety of patients. Obstetric HCW reported high rates of stress and anxiety but very few sought help. Interventions to promote psychosocial health need to be implemented in times of crisis.
Methods: IRB approval was obtained. This is a cross-sectional survey of obstetric HCW between July and September 2020. HCW in Labor and Delivery and Maternal Fetal Medicine employed prior to January 2020 were eligible. Participants completed a voluntary, anonymous, 32 item survey addressing perceived impact of COVID-19 on well-being and work life. HCW were also asked to identify specific stressors and their interest in mental health resources (MHR).
Results: 40 subjects; 26 nurses, 11 physicians, 2 technicians and 1 auxiliary staff member responded. All were female, aged 25-60. 85% worked inpatient. 12.5% were diagnosed with COVID; none were hospitalized. 6 had loved ones experience adverse outcomes. 30% reported underlying medical conditions. 10 previously pursued MHR.
Major stressors included physical strain of PPE (85%) and lack of PPE (84.62%), changing protocols (94.87%), fear of infection (82.05%), and social Isolation (89.74%). Self-reported stressors included concern for transmitting COVID to family (2.3%), limited contact with patients (2.3%), stress and anxiety of patients (60%). One subject changed jobs and one subject was diagnosed with PTSD. Only 4 respondents obtained MHR.
Conclusion/Implications: The major stressors appear to be related to PPE, changing protocols, fear of infection, social Isolation and stress and anxiety of patients. Obstetric HCW reported high rates of stress and anxiety but very few sought help. Interventions to promote psychosocial health need to be implemented in times of crisis.
The impact of COVID-19 on obstetric healthcare workers in a highly affected community hospital: A descriptive study
Manjari Kumar
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Introduction: To assess the major stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic on obstetric healthcare workers (HCW). We evaluated subjects' perceived impact of COVID-19 on their physical and psychological well-being.
Methods: IRB approval was obtained. This is a cross-sectional survey of obstetric HCW between July and September 2020. HCW in Labor and Delivery and Maternal Fetal Medicine employed prior to January 2020 were eligible. Participants completed a voluntary, anonymous, 32 item survey addressing perceived impact of COVID-19 on well-being and work life. HCW were also asked to identify specific stressors and their interest in mental health resources (MHR).
Results: 40 subjects; 26 nurses, 11 physicians, 2 technicians and 1 auxiliary staff member responded. All were female, aged 25-60. 85% worked inpatient. 12.5% were diagnosed with COVID; none were hospitalized. 6 had loved ones experience adverse outcomes. 30% reported underlying medical conditions. 10 previously pursued MHR.
Major stressors included physical strain of PPE (85%) and lack of PPE (84.62%), changing protocols (94.87%), fear of infection (82.05%), and social Isolation (89.74%). Self-reported stressors included concern for transmitting COVID to family (2.3%), limited contact with patients (2.3%), stress and anxiety of patients (60%). One subject changed jobs and one subject was diagnosed with PTSD. Only 4 respondents obtained MHR.
Conclusion/Implications: The major stressors appear to be related to PPE, changing protocols, fear of infection, social Isolation and stress and anxiety of patients. Obstetric HCW reported high rates of stress and anxiety but very few sought help. Interventions to promote psychosocial health need to be implemented in times of crisis.
Methods: IRB approval was obtained. This is a cross-sectional survey of obstetric HCW between July and September 2020. HCW in Labor and Delivery and Maternal Fetal Medicine employed prior to January 2020 were eligible. Participants completed a voluntary, anonymous, 32 item survey addressing perceived impact of COVID-19 on well-being and work life. HCW were also asked to identify specific stressors and their interest in mental health resources (MHR).
Results: 40 subjects; 26 nurses, 11 physicians, 2 technicians and 1 auxiliary staff member responded. All were female, aged 25-60. 85% worked inpatient. 12.5% were diagnosed with COVID; none were hospitalized. 6 had loved ones experience adverse outcomes. 30% reported underlying medical conditions. 10 previously pursued MHR.
Major stressors included physical strain of PPE (85%) and lack of PPE (84.62%), changing protocols (94.87%), fear of infection (82.05%), and social Isolation (89.74%). Self-reported stressors included concern for transmitting COVID to family (2.3%), limited contact with patients (2.3%), stress and anxiety of patients (60%). One subject changed jobs and one subject was diagnosed with PTSD. Only 4 respondents obtained MHR.
Conclusion/Implications: The major stressors appear to be related to PPE, changing protocols, fear of infection, social Isolation and stress and anxiety of patients. Obstetric HCW reported high rates of stress and anxiety but very few sought help. Interventions to promote psychosocial health need to be implemented in times of crisis.
Introduction: To assess the major stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic on obstetric healthcare workers (HCW). We evaluated subjects' perceived impact of COVID-19 on their physical and psychological well-being.
Methods: IRB approval was obtained. This is a cross-sectional survey of obstetric HCW between July and September 2020. HCW in Labor and Delivery and Maternal Fetal Medicine employed prior to January 2020 were eligible. Participants completed a voluntary, anonymous, 32 item survey addressing perceived impact of COVID-19 on well-being and work life. HCW were also asked to identify specific stressors and their interest in mental health resources (MHR).
Results: 40 subjects; 26 nurses, 11 physicians, 2 technicians and 1 auxiliary staff member responded. All were female, aged 25-60. 85% worked inpatient. 12.5% were diagnosed with COVID; none were hospitalized. 6 had loved ones experience adverse outcomes. 30% reported underlying medical conditions. 10 previously pursued MHR.
Major stressors included physical strain of PPE (85%) and lack of PPE (84.62%), changing protocols (94.87%), fear of infection (82.05%), and social Isolation (89.74%). Self-reported stressors included concern for transmitting COVID to family (2.3%), limited contact with patients (2.3%), stress and anxiety of patients (60%). One subject changed jobs and one subject was diagnosed with PTSD. Only 4 respondents obtained MHR.
Conclusion/Implications: The major stressors appear to be related to PPE, changing protocols, fear of infection, social Isolation and stress and anxiety of patients. Obstetric HCW reported high rates of stress and anxiety but very few sought help. Interventions to promote psychosocial health need to be implemented in times of crisis.
Methods: IRB approval was obtained. This is a cross-sectional survey of obstetric HCW between July and September 2020. HCW in Labor and Delivery and Maternal Fetal Medicine employed prior to January 2020 were eligible. Participants completed a voluntary, anonymous, 32 item survey addressing perceived impact of COVID-19 on well-being and work life. HCW were also asked to identify specific stressors and their interest in mental health resources (MHR).
Results: 40 subjects; 26 nurses, 11 physicians, 2 technicians and 1 auxiliary staff member responded. All were female, aged 25-60. 85% worked inpatient. 12.5% were diagnosed with COVID; none were hospitalized. 6 had loved ones experience adverse outcomes. 30% reported underlying medical conditions. 10 previously pursued MHR.
Major stressors included physical strain of PPE (85%) and lack of PPE (84.62%), changing protocols (94.87%), fear of infection (82.05%), and social Isolation (89.74%). Self-reported stressors included concern for transmitting COVID to family (2.3%), limited contact with patients (2.3%), stress and anxiety of patients (60%). One subject changed jobs and one subject was diagnosed with PTSD. Only 4 respondents obtained MHR.
Conclusion/Implications: The major stressors appear to be related to PPE, changing protocols, fear of infection, social Isolation and stress and anxiety of patients. Obstetric HCW reported high rates of stress and anxiety but very few sought help. Interventions to promote psychosocial health need to be implemented in times of crisis.
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