Family Physicians' Standpoint and Mental Health Assessment in the Light of COVID-19 Pandemic-A Nationwide Survey Study.

ABSTRACT: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, family physicians (FPs) are the backbone of the healthcare system with considerable impact on the general population, and their well-being is of great importance. The aim of this investigation was to assess FPs mental health, as well as knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) regarding the pandemic, and opinions on non-communicable disease (NCD) health care provided to patients. A cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 613 FPs. Anxiety and depression levels were estimated with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, subjective perceived stress with the Perceived Stress Scale, while trauma-related symptoms were assessed using the Impact on Event Scale-COVID19. KAPs toward the pandemic and opinions regarding NCD pa

SUBMITTER: Vilovic T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7924834 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature