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ArticleJournal of multidisciplinary healthcare2021

COVID-19-Related Anxiety and Its Association with Dietary Diversity Score Among Health Care Professionals in Ethiopia: A Web-Based Survey.

Arefayne Alenko, Liyew Agenagnew, Girma Beressa, Yonas Tesfaye, Yohannes Markos Woldesenbet, Shimelis Girma

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Arefayne AlenkoDepartment of Psychiatry, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0003-4508-0254
Liyew AgenagnewDepartment of Psychiatry, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-4181-1489
Girma BeressaDepartment of Public Health, School of Health Sciences, Madda Walabu University, Goba, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-5677-3692
Yonas TesfayeDepartment of Psychiatry, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-6707-9900
Yohannes Markos WoldesenbetSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolaitta Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0003-0893-9306
Shimelis GirmaDepartment of Psychiatry, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-6946-4020
Jimma University · ETMadda Walabu University · ETWolaita Sodo University · ET

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a stressful and overwhelming situation for health care professionals (HCP), especially, who are caring for patients in the resource-limited health care settings of low-income countries. Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Ethiopia, HCPs are at risk for COVID-19-related anxiety and associated inadequate nutrition. However, the magnitude of COVID-19-related anxiety and its association with dietary diversity among HCPs is not well studied.

objectiveTo assess the magnitude of COVID-19-related anxiety and its association with dietary diversity score among health care professionals in Ethiopia.

methodsA web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among HCPs working in university hospitals, primary hospitals, and health centers in south and southwest Ethiopia. A structured online survey questionnaire was designed on Google forms and carried out from May 15 to June 14, 2020. COVID-19-related anxiety was assessed using the coronavirus anxiety scale. Dietary diversity was measured using 9 items individual dietary diversity score. Data analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 24. Multiple logistic regression was computed to identify independent factors associated with COVID-19-related anxiety. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05.

resultsThe prevalence of COVID-19-related anxiety among health care professionals was found to be 20.2%. COVID-19-related anxiety is significantly associated with a low dietary diversity score [AOR=5.93 (1.67, 21.07)]. The other factors which are independently associated with COVID-19-related anxiety are the presence of depression [AOR=6.98 (2.91-16.73)] and diploma educational status [AOR=0.16 (0.04-0.55)].

conclusionOne-fifth of the study participants were found to have probable COVID-19-related anxiety. Designing a screening and intervention strategy for COVID-19-related anxiety among HCPs, particularly to those with low dietary diversity scores and depression, is recommended.

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anxietyCOVID-19dietary diversity scorehealth care professionals

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