Psychological distress among infectious disease physicians during the response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the Republic of Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to investigate psychological distress among infectious disease (ID) physicians during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in the Republic of Korea.

Methods

Using an online-based survey link sent via text message and email, we conducted a survey from April 21 to 25, 2020, targeting all ID physicians currently working in ID (n = 265). The questionnaire was based on the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales, and information was collected on factors protecting against psychological distress and difficulties in relation to COVID-19.

Results

Of 265 ID physicians, 115 (43.3%) responded, showing burnout (97, 90.4%), depression (20, 17.4%), anxiety (23, 20.0%), and stress (5, 4.3%

SUBMITTER: Park SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7691971 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature