We aimed to determine the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on health workers' health concerns and life. Methods: The study included 293 healthcare professionals reached via e-mail. A questionnaire created by researchers and health anxiety inventory were applied online to all participants. The questionnaire questions investigated the sociodemographic characteristics of the participant, whether he received psychological support during the COVID-19 outbreak, whether he had a chronic disease, whether he had problems with the care of his children, whether he was actively involved in the COVID clinic / service, and how his social and work life was affected. Results: Participants consisted of 73 doctors, 145 nurses and 75 other healthcare professionals (OHP). It was determined that the COVID-19 test was performed to the healthcare personnel in the risk group at a very low rate (1.4%). The number of people receiving psychiatric support during the COVID-19 outbreak was 59 (20.1%). It was determined that the COVID-19 outbreak affected business life of the healthcare and social life of healthcare professionals very much and significantly (p<0.05). During the COVID-19 outbreak, it was determined that the desire to work in 142 (48.5%) workers decreased. Due to news about COVID-19 outbreak on social media, 226 (77.1%) people were found to have increased health anxiety. The total score of the health anxiety inventory was found to be statistically significantly higher in the nurse and other healthcare professionals (OHP) group compared to the doctor group (p=0.013 and p=0.005, respectively). Conclusion: Our study is the first study in our country to evaluate the health concerns of COVID-19 outbreak and their effects on life. In addition to the physical health of healthcare professionals, necessary protective and supportive spiritual-social measures should be taken in order to protect their mental health in terms of providing a functional service.
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