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Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers in Brazil between August and November 2020 : a cross-sectional survey
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Abstract
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| During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers (HCW) have been subjected to greater workloads. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Brazilian HCW. Data were collected between 11 August and 1 November 2020. Of the 295 respondents, 95 (32.2%) were medical doctors, 82 (27.8%) administrative staff, 53 (18.0%) nurses, 27 (9.2%) laboratory staff, and 38 (12.9%) were other staff. COVID-19-related restructuring at the health facilities was reported by 207 (70.2%) respondents, and 69 (23.4%) had their tasks changed. Preventive measures were well respected when seeing suspected patients. Overall, 167 (56.6%) HCW screened positive for anxiety and 137 (46.4%) for depression; 109 (36.9%) screened positive for both conditions. Of the 217 (73.6%) HCW who had been tested for COVID-19, at least one positive result was reported in 49 (22.6%). Following a positive COVID-19 test, 45/49 (91.8%) stopped working and stayed home. In conclusion, we found a high incidence of COVID-19 infection among Brazilian HCW with high rates of anxiety and depression despite a good self-reported adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures. As such, our study highlights the urgent need for interventions to mitigate the psychosocial risks HCW in Brazil encounter during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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International journal of environmental research and public health. - Basel, 2004, currens
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Publication
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Basel
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MDPI
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2021
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ISSN
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1661-7827
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1660-4601
[online]
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DOI
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10.3390/IJERPH18126511
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Volume/pages
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18
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(2021)
, 12 p.
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Article Reference
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6511
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ISI
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000666447000001
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Pubmed ID
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34204195
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E-only publicatie
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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Full text (open access)
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