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Corresponding Author

Mohammad Farid Ibrahim Hassan

Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

Background: Health care workers may be particularly vulnerable to adverse psychological outcomes during COVID-19 pandemic. Aim of the Work: to investigate the prevalence of symptoms of depression among a sample of Al-Azhar university hospitals doctors and nurses. Patient and Methods: This study was conducted on 193 healthcare workers in Al Azhar University hospitals, Cairo. Each participant included in the study was subjected to demographic data collection, assessment of psychiatric symptoms using symptoms checklist scale and semi-structured clinical Interview - DSM-IV. Results: The study showed higher incidences of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders among female workers followed by female nurses when compared with other study groups with P value (< 0.001 for all). Incidence of histrionic personality traits was significantly higher among female doctors (P-value = 0.022). Female nurses had significantly higher incidence of depressive personality traits (P-value < 0.001). While female workers had significantly higher incidences of paranoid (P-value< 0.001) and narcissistic personality traits (P-value =0.002). Conclusion: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an elevated risk of sadness and anxiety among health care personnel. As the length of the pandemic continues, it will be essential for medical personnel to provide continuing psychological monitoring and assistance.

Keywords

HCWs; COVID 19; depression; anxiety.

Subject Area

Psychiatry

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