Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi

Yazarlar: Suzan HAVLİOĞLU, Hüseyin Avni DEMİR

Konular:Tıp

DOI:10.35440/hutfd.752467

Anahtar Kelimeler:Covid 19,Anxiety,Emergency healthcare employees

Özet: Background: The purpose of this study is to determine the anxiety levels of emergency service employees working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This descriptive study was carried out in May 2020 at the Sanlıurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Research and Training Hospital, which is a pandemic hospital. The sample of the study consisted of 95 emergency service employees. A descriptive information form prepared by the researchers and the Beck Anxiety Inventory were used as the data collection instruments. Results: It was determined had, among the participants, 53.7% had mild, 28.4% had moderate and 17.9% had severe anxiety levels. It was observed that the women in comparison to the men and the doctors and nurses in comparison to other emergency employees experienced more anxiety (p<.005). Conclusions: It is needed to take various protective precautions in terms of mental health for emergency service employees. Before developing effective approaches to support emergency service employees, it is important to determine their anxiety levels and sources of anxiety. It is recommended to provide psychological counselling and support to reduce the anxiety levels of emergency service employees.

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