Salud mental en trabajadores sanitarios durante la pandemia de COVID 19, en el sector Norte de la ciudad de Guayaquil, periodo 2021

Abstract

Abstract: The pandemic generated by COVID-19 has caused a psychological impact on the health population. General objective: To determine the state of mental health of health workers during the COVID 19 pandemic, in the North sector of the city of Guayaquil during the year 2021. We have a data processing sample of 42 individuals. The design of the research was non-experimental of a cross-sectional type, with a quantitative approach, with an exploratory-descriptive scope. The instruments used were:Questionnaire of sociodemographic and labor variables AD-HOC, Maslach Burnout Inventory, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS 21), Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ -II) 7, Loneliness Scale (UCLA-3) and Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The main results indicate that those evaluated with regard to Burnout Syndrome have low levels of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a medium level of personal fulfillment; in terms of mental health, they have mild levels of stress, anxiety and depression. A low score for psychological inflexibility and perception of loneliness; and low difficulty sleeping.