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ArticleFrontiers in psychiatry2021

Health Care Professionals' Perception of Stress During COVID-19 Pandemic in Iran: A Qualitative Study.

Ashraf Rouhbakhsh, Rahim Badrfam, Ali-Akbar Nejatisafa, Marzieh Soori, Sayedeh Elham Sharafi, Farnaz Etesam, Nazila Shahmansouri, Mohammad Arbabi, Ahmad Ali Noorbala

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Article in Frontiers in psychiatry, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Ashraf RouhbakhshDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Rahim BadrfamDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ali-Akbar NejatisafaDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Marzieh SooriDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Sayedeh Elham SharafiDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Farnaz EtesamDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Nazila ShahmansouriDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad ArbabiDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ahmad Ali NoorbalaDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Tehran University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe health care professionals have a unique role in controlling the pandemic of COVID-19 and decreasing its mortality and morbidity. The burden of care and psychological impact of working in this circumstance can be unfavorable for many caregivers. In this qualitative study, the health care professionals' perception of stress during COVID-19 pandemic in Iran was assessed and several implications were proposed. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe participants were selected among staff who were providing medical services to patients with COVID-19 infection at the largest teaching hospital in Iran. Quota sampling was used to include physicians, nurses, and other paramedics. The grounded theory was selected to develop interview questions. Moreover, the thematic approach was applied to analyze the data content and data analysis was performed based on open and axial coding following the implementation of codes in MAQDA software.

resultsA wide range of psychological reactions including anxiety, feelings of guilt, depression, and anger were detected in the staff. Uncertainty accompanied by the pandemic of COVID-19 and shortcomings in preparation for crisis management were recognized as the two main sources of stress among health care professionals.

conclusionBased on the findings of the study, it is important to identify and evaluate the mental health needs of healthcare professionals. To reduce stress among health staff at COVID-19 care centers, it seems that the optimal strategy is simultaneous improvement in equipment and crisis management.

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