Salud mental en trabajadores sanitarios durante la pandemia por COVID -19 en un hospital del sector norte de la ciudad de Quito durante el año 2022

Abstract

Abstract: General objective: To determine the mental health status of health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, in a hospital in the northern sector of the city of Quito during the year 2022. Design: This is a non-experimental study. Sample: it was accessibility-accidental and non probabilistic of the researcher. Instruments: Ad Hoc sociodemographic questionnaire: it is a non-standardized questionnaire, allows the collection of sociodemographic information. Work-related Stress Inventory (MBI-HSS) is used to detect and measure the existence of burnout through its three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal fulfillment. Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) consisting of three dimensions: stress, depression and anxiety. Acceptance and action questionnaire (AAQ-II)7 allows to evaluate psychological inflexibility. Loneliness Scale (UCLA-3) assesses loneliness or perceived social isolation. Sleep Quality Index (PDQI) measures the quality of an individual's sleep. Results: Health workers presented low prevalence levels in most of the psychological instruments applied. Conclusions: Mild stress was found at 90%; mild anxiety level at 76% and mild depression at 86%.