Ansiedad y mecanismos de adaptación en los residentes de un hospital de Madrid

Introduction

The mental health of healthcare professionals is a constant concern. Studies show high rates of anxiety, linked to factors such as workload and psychosocial environment.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among residents of the Alcorcón Foundation University Hospital (HUFA). An anonymous and voluntary form containing epidemiological data, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), the Psychosocial Risks Assessment Questionnaire at Work, and the Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI) was sent through institutional email. The objective was to assess the anxiety levels among residents and their coping strategies, comparing them based on gender, specialty, year of residency and perceived psychosocial risk.

Results

Sixty residents (65.93%) completed the form. STAI scores were higher in women, those who dedicated more free time to work (p = 0.02), and those with an unfavorable score on the psychosocial risk scale (p = 0.007). There was more selfcriticism among women (p = 0.013), more social support in younger residents (p = 0.045), more self-criticism in those with higher psychosocial risk (p = 0.017), and among residents who dedicate more free time to work (p = 0.025).

Conclusion

Anxiety rates are high among residents with identifiable risk factors for employing maladaptive coping strategies. We propose psychological interventions and support programs for trainees.