SM, H., BA, I. (2021). Prevalence and Predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Insomnia among Medical Staff during Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic. Egyptian Journal of Occupational Medicine, 45(1), 17-34. doi: 10.21608/ejom.2021.143332
Hussein SM; Ibrahim BA. "Prevalence and Predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Insomnia among Medical Staff during Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic". Egyptian Journal of Occupational Medicine, 45, 1, 2021, 17-34. doi: 10.21608/ejom.2021.143332
SM, H., BA, I. (2021). 'Prevalence and Predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Insomnia among Medical Staff during Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic', Egyptian Journal of Occupational Medicine, 45(1), pp. 17-34. doi: 10.21608/ejom.2021.143332
SM, H., BA, I. Prevalence and Predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Insomnia among Medical Staff during Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic. Egyptian Journal of Occupational Medicine, 2021; 45(1): 17-34. doi: 10.21608/ejom.2021.143332
Prevalence and Predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Insomnia among Medical Staff during Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
Department of Public health, Community Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.
Abstract
Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 known as (COVID-19) pandemic has a great public concern with major psychological distress, especially on the medical staff. Aim of work: The present study aimed at improving the medical staff’s mental health and productivity through assessing the prevalence, risk factors, and relationship < br />of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and insomnia among Egyptian medical staff. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 390 Egyptian medical staff including physicians and nurses using web-based survey between 29th June and 22nd July 2020. The questionnaire included personal and professional questions, PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), and Insomnia Severity Index. Results: The study results displayed that the prevalence of PTSD and insomnia were 55.9% and 78.7%; respectively with a significant positive correlation between PTSD and insomnia scores (r=0.614, p value =0.000). Significant predictors of PTSS were gender (female) (OR: 1.971; 95% CI, 1.231–3.155; p < 0.05) and age (OR: 0.958; 95% CI, 0.922–0.995; p < 0.05), worrying about getting infected (OR: 2.355; 95% CI, 1.082–5.126; p < 0.05), and having insomnia (OR: 5.639; 95% CI, 3.146–10.108; p < 0.05). Significant predictors of insomnia were educational level (vocational school) (OR: 8.954; 95% CI, 2.020–39.692; p < 0.05), and having PTSD (OR: 5.602; 95% CI, 3.135–10.013; p < 0.05). Conclusion: High prevalence rates of PTSD and insomnia with significant positive correlation were found among Egyptian medical staff during COVID-19 pandemic affected by significant predictors. So, urgent psychological and organizational interventions should be carried out to decrease this phenomenon.
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