Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Karnataka, India
Research Article
The Psychological Effect of COVID-19 among Health Care Workers in Department of OBG and its Allied Branches at RL Jalappa Hospital and Research Centre
Author(s): S.N Srujana Lakshmi*, S.R Sheela, K Vishnu Priya and P.N Sree Ramulu
Introduction: COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), an acute respiratory disease caused by Novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is declared to be a public health emergency of international concern by WHO and declared COVID-19 as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Health care workers on the frontlines are vulnerable to infection and heavy stress.
Objective: Assessment of psychological status in Health care workers in Department of OBG and its allied branches at RLJH and Research Centre during COVID-19 outbreak.
Materials and methods: The study population included Health care workers in Department of OBG and its allied branches at RLJH. The study tool included questionnaire of 2 sections with 40 questions filled by staff mentioned above and stress levels were evaluated accordingly.
Results: A total.. View more»