Covid-19 effects on the workload of Iranian healthcare workers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the workload and mental health of Iranian medical staff using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and NASA -Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) Questionnaire between March and April 2020, respectively.

Methods

The present cross-sectional study was conducted from March 5th to April 5th, 2020. To evaluate the workload and mental health of participants NASA-TLX and GHQ-12 online questionnaires were distributed. Data were entered into software SPSS (Version 23) and T-test, ANOVA, Regression methods were used for data analysis.

Results

Health workers who encountered COVID- 19 patients, were subjected to more task load compared to those who had no contact with COVID- 19 patients at the workpl

SUBMITTER: Shoja E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7605333 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature