Salud mental en trabajadores sanitarios durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en un hospital público de Quito-Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world population, generating negative physical, psychological, economic, and social consequences. For this reason the This research is aimed at identifying mental health in health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in a public hospital in Quito. From a design non-experimental with a descriptive and quantitative approach that included the participation of 43 health professionals. To collect the information, the Ad hoc sociodemographic questionnaire, Chronic Work Stress Inventory (MBI-HSS), Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS 21), Acceptance Questionnaire and action (AAQ - II) 7, Loneliness Scale (UCLA-3), Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), The research results demonstrate low scores in all variables, There is a small percentage of health personnel who have a high index in the variables. In this way, it is concluded that the mental health of health personnel is not was very affected. To maintain good mental health and control factors stressful situations, staff need a self-care strategy, coping techniques cognitive-behavioral.