The mental well-being of physicians in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic

D. Buowari, A. Jimoh, Ogechukwu Isokariari, Mary Agoyi, O. Emeagui, N. Emeribe, Evonemo Esievoadje, C. Odimegwu, V. Ogbonna
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Background: The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has caused a crisis in healthcare systems worldwide. Doctors are on the frontline in the fight against this war. The frontline workers are putting in all their efforts and skills to caring for patients who have contracted this novel contagious virus. The mental well-being of doctors is important. The SARS-CoV-2 has become a nosocomial infection and occupational hazard to healthcare workers. Aim: The aim is to investigate the mental well-being of doctors' practicing in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: This is part of a larger study. It is a cross-sectional survey carried out among doctors in Nigeria. Two questionnaires were adapted and used for this which included the World Health Organisation (WHO-5) well-being index, a validated and reliable short questionnaire on mental well-being. Participants in the study were recruited online. The research populations are doctors and dentists working in Nigeria. Results: The participants were 302 comprising 195 (64.6%) women doctors. The mean WHO well-being index for women was 69.90 ± 18.81, t = 3.295; P = 0.001 which was statistically significant. Multiple regression analysis of predictors of WHO well-being among medical doctors amidst the COVID-19 pandemic for the female gender coefficient = −4.384; P = 0.048. The female gender was a predictor of poor well-being. Conclusion: The mental well-being of doctors is very important. Female doctors had significantly lower mental well-being compared to their male counterparts. Physicians should have access to psychological support from their employers regularly.
新冠肺炎大流行期间尼日利亚医生的心理健康
背景:2019冠状病毒病(新冠肺炎)的病原体严重急性呼吸综合征冠状病毒-2(SARS-CoV-2)已在全球医疗系统引发危机。医生们站在抗击这场战争的前线。一线工作人员正在全力以赴,全力照顾感染这种新型传染性病毒的患者。医生的心理健康很重要。严重急性呼吸系统综合征冠状病毒2型已成为医护人员的医院感染和职业危害。目的:旨在调查新冠肺炎大流行期间在尼日利亚执业的医生的心理健康状况。材料和方法:这是一项更大规模研究的一部分。这是一项在尼日利亚医生中进行的横断面调查。为此调整并使用了两份问卷,其中包括世界卫生组织(WHO-5)的幸福指数,这是一份经验证且可靠的关于心理健康的简短问卷。该研究的参与者是在网上招募的。研究人群是在尼日利亚工作的医生和牙医。结果:参与者共302人,其中女医生195人(64.6%)。世界卫生组织妇女平均幸福指数为69.90±18.81,t=3.295;P=0.001,具有统计学意义。新冠肺炎大流行期间世界卫生组织医生健康预测因素的多元回归分析,女性系数=−4.384;P=0.048。女性是幸福感不佳的预测因素。结论:医生的心理健康是非常重要的。女性医生的心理健康状况明显低于男性医生。医生应该定期获得雇主的心理支持。
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期刊介绍: The Nigerian Journal of Medicine publishes articles on socio-economic, political and legal matters related to medical practice; conference and workshop reports and medical news.
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