Assessment of the anxiety level and trust in information resources among iranian health-care workers during the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019

E. Hasannia, F. Mohammadzadeh, Mitra Tavakolizadeh, Najmeh Davoudian, Mostafa Bay
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Introduction: The psychological impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on health-care workers (HWs) are undeniable, especially that knowledge on the disease is limited, and the credibility of some existing sources of information is questionable. We aimed to assess the level of anxiety and trust in information resources among Iranians' HWs. Methods: A web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted on 1199 HWs between March and April 2020 in Iran. Data on demographic variables, sources of information about the COVID-19, and the trust level to them were collected using online self-administered questionnaires. The anxiety severity level was assessed using the Zung self-rating anxiety scale. Data were analyzed using simple and multiple linear regression models. Results: The mean age of participants was 32.5 ± 8.79, and 65.7% (n = 763) were male. 30.4% (95% confidence interval (CI) (CI: 27.8%–33.1%) of HWs had mild to moderate, and 21.3% (95% CI: 18.9%–23.7%) had severe and extremely severe levels of anxiety. TV (83.7%) and social media networks (58.2%) were the most frequent information sources. The lowest trust level and highest anxiety levels, and in contrast, the highest trust level and lowest anxiety levels were observed among social media users and TV viewers, respectively. The results of the multiple linear analysis showed that less work experience (P = 0.003), master's degree or above (P = 0.006), being divorced or widowed (P < 0.001), higher levels of exposure to COVID-19 patients (P < 0.05), having a history of mental illness (P < 0.001), and having underlying medical conditions (P < 0.001) were associated with higher anxiety levels. Conclusion: The study results revealed that the anxiety level among the HWs is relatively significant, and the trust level in social media networks was the lowest. Further psychological assessments and more investigations regarding the reasons for the reduction of trust and the development of the appropriate approaches to improve it are required.
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评估2019冠状病毒病大流行期间伊朗卫生保健工作者的焦虑水平和对信息资源的信任
2019冠状病毒病(COVID-19)对卫生保健工作者(HWs)的心理影响是不可否认的,特别是对该疾病的了解有限,一些现有信息来源的可信度值得怀疑。我们的目的是评估伊朗hw对信息资源的焦虑程度和信任程度。方法:2020年3月至4月对伊朗1199名卫生保健工作者进行了基于网络的横断面调查。通过在线自我调查问卷收集了人口统计变量、COVID-19信息来源以及对这些变量的信任程度的数据。采用Zung焦虑自评量表评估焦虑严重程度。数据分析采用简单和多元线性回归模型。结果:参与者平均年龄为32.5±8.79岁,男性占65.7% (n = 763)。30.4%(95%可信区间(CI) (CI: 27.8% ~ 33.1%)的hw有轻度至中度焦虑,21.3% (95% CI: 18.9% ~ 23.7%)有重度和极重度焦虑。电视(83.7%)和社交媒体网络(58.2%)是最常见的信息来源。信任水平最低,焦虑水平最高,而信任水平最高的是社交媒体用户,焦虑水平最低的是电视观众。多元线性分析结果显示,工作经验较少(P = 0.003)、硕士及以上学历(P = 0.006)、离婚或丧偶(P < 0.001)、接触COVID-19患者较多(P < 0.05)、有精神病史(P < 0.001)、有基础疾病(P < 0.001)与较高的焦虑水平相关。结论:研究结果显示,卫生保健工作者的焦虑水平相对显著,对社交媒体网络的信任水平最低。需要对信任减少的原因进行进一步的心理评估和更多的调查,并制定改善信任的适当办法。
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Asian Journal of Social Health and Behavior
Asian Journal of Social Health and Behavior Social Sciences-Health (social science)
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