The psychological impact of the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic on otolaryngologists: Should we be concerned?

Ashoor, Mona; Almulhem, Noorah Jamal; Almubarak, Zaid; Alrahim, Ahmed; AlShammari, Sa'ad Mohammed; Alzahrani, Fahad Saleh; Alhayek, Ali Radi; Alardhi, Abdullah

doi:10.1002/lio2.556

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“…In addition, the psychological effects of the epidemic were greater in females. Although some studies showed that males had more COVID-19 anxiety than females (e.g., Ashoor et al, 2021 ; Curtis et al, 2021 ; Saravanan et al, 2020 ), it was found that females had more in this meta-analysis.…”

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confidence: 74%

“… Turkey Europe Medical 45.95 Collectivism Chorwe-Sungani, 2021 102 8 Malawi Africa Hospital staff 36.70 Collectivism García-Reyna et al, 2021 2140 5.5 Mexico North America Hospital staff 36.10 Collectivism Curtis et al, 2021 281 7.5 USA North America General population 64.69 Individualism Çakmak and Öztürk, 2021 162 N.A. Turkey Europe Hospital staff 36.9 Collectivism Ashoor et al, 2021 129 6 Saudi Arabia Middle East Hospital staff N.A. Collectivism Bhattacharya et al, 2021 154 N.A.…”

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“…In addition, studies conducted with different populations to determine COVID-19 related anxiety levels by gender revealed that males had higher levels of COVID-19 anxiety than females among the university students ( Saravanan et al, 2020 ), whereas Lee et al (2020) found that females had a higher level of COVID-19 anxiety in the general population. Yet, Ashoor et al (2021) revealed no difference according to gender in hospital staff. Hence, target population was added as a categorical moderator in this meta-analysis to assess moderating effect of different populations.…”

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“…In addition, studies conducted in Europe, female's COVID-19 related fear and anxiety levels were higher ( Bakioğlu et al, 2020 ; Kaçoğlu et al, 2021 ; Morales-Rodríguez, 2021 ; Orrù et al, 2021 ; Tsipropoulou et al, 2020 ; Ypsilanti et al, 2021 ). On the other hand, some studies conducted in Middle East countries showed that males had higher levels of COVID-19 related fear and anxiety than females ( Abdelgwad and Abdelaziz, 2021 ; Alnazly et al, 2021 ; Ashoor et al, 2021 ; Ghaderi et al, 2021 ; Saravanan et al, 2020 ). These studies revealed inconsistent findings regarding gender differences in COVID-19 related fear and anxiety across different continents.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Similar results were obtained in studies for COVID-19 anxiety ( Akyildiz and Durna, 2021 ; Bhattacharya et al, 2021 ; Orrù et al, 2021 ). On the other hand, some studies showed that males have higher COVID-19 anxiety levels ( Ashoor et al, 2021 ; Curtis et al, 2021 ; Saravanan et al, 2020 ; Srivastava et al, 2020 ). Also, many studies revealed males have higher fear of COVID-19 levels than females ( Abdelgwad and Abdelaziz, 2021 ; Alnazly et al, 2021 ; Ghaderi et al, 2021 ; Osagiator Ariyo et al, 2021 ).…”

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Assessment of Sleep Features, Mental Health Outcomes, and Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption in Residents and Fellows in Otolaryngology Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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The workload of many residents and fellows in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery has particularly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, outcomes associated with mental health status and sleep remain unclear.OBJECTIVE To assess the sleep, mental status, and alcohol and tobacco consumption habits of residents and fellows before the COVID-19 pandemic (before March 10, 2020) and during the pandemic period (after March 10, 2020). DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTSThis cohort study included residents and fellows of 6 university hospitals of European regions with a high prevalence of COVID-19 cases. Survey development, data collection, and analyses were performed from March 10, 2020, to June 30, 2021. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Residents and fellows were invited to respond to a survey assessing management of treatment in patients with COVID-19 and related work features; stress and mental health status (Beck Depression Inventory); sleep features (Insomnia Severity Index); and alcohol and tobacco consumption. RESULTS Of 220 potential participants, 128 residents and fellows (58.2%) completed the evaluations. No demographic data on mean (SD) age and sex or gender were collected. The prepandemic mean (SD) score of the Beck Depression Inventory (3.1 [2.8]) significantly increased after the start of the pandemic (mean [SD] score, 4.2 [4.1]; difference, -1.1; 95% CI, −1.96 to −0.24; d = 0.31), and the prepandemic mean (SD) score of the Insomnia Severity Index (4.9 [4.1) significantly increased after the start of the pandemic (mean [SD] score, 6.0 [4.9]; difference, 1.1; 95% CI, 0.00-2.2; d = 0.25). Insomnia concerned 46% of participants (51 of 112), and depression concerned 47% of participants (55 of 116) during the pandemic. The mean (SD) prepandemic alcohol consumption (1.7 [2.3] IU per week) significantly increased after the start of the pandemic (mean [SD], 2.9 [4.0] IU per week; difference, 1.2; 95% CI, 0.40-2.00; d = 0.37). Residents and fellows who were mobilized in COVID-19 units reported significant increases of workload (r = 0.2; 95% CI, 0.1-0.3), stress level (r = 0.2; 95% CI, 0.1-0.3), and alcohol consumption (for 5-10 IU per week: mean [SD] prepandemic, 11 [8] IU per week vs postpandemic, 20 [16] IU per week; d = 0.37) and a worsening of sleep status (for moderate insomnia: mean [SD] prepandemic Insomnia Severity Index, 4 [3] vs postpandemic, 15 [12]; d = 0.25). There was a significant association between alcohol consumption and the Beck Depression Inventory score (r = 0.4; 95% CI, 0.2-0.6). The mean (SD) consumption of tobacco decreased from 2.1 (1.3) to 0.9 (1.5) (difference, -1.20; 95% CI, −1.50 to −0.85; d = 0.85). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCEResults of this cohort study suggest that the workload of residents and fellows increased during the pandemic, which may be associated with a worsening of mental health and sleep status and an increase of alcohol consumption.

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