O IMPACTO DA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19 NA SAÚDE MENTAL DE PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE EM ALTAMIRA – PA

Abstract

This studye valua ted how the COVID-19 pandemic and o ther related factors psychologically impacted health professional sandallied Workers whoworked in the Health Network of Altamira - PA, during the peaksof the disease. For the collection of information, a questionnaire wasapplied between June/2020 and January/2021. The questionnaire includes scales that measure symptoms of depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), insomnia (ISI) and Burnout Syndrome (OLBI). 295 responses were obtained. There was a relation ship between increased workload, in addition to lack of psychological counseling and symptoms of depression, anxiety andinsomnia. It is concluded that thestudied population is vulnerable to mental health problems, especially in a pandemic period. Finally, theim portance of offering a network of mental health caredirectly to these professional sis reaffirmed. ABSTRACT