Abstract
Aim: In this study, we aimed to investigate anxiety, depression, and
sleep problems in healthcare professionals during the pandemic.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was
conducted with Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital
employees. A total of 170 people were reached for the research. The data
collected by the on-line survey method consisted of demographic
questions, questions about behavior change due to COVID-19, Generalized
Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9),
and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). Results: It was found that 72.9% of
the healthcare professionals had anxiety, 83.5% had depression, and
87.1% had sleep problems. The total score of the GAD-7 scale was found
to be significantly higher in those who used personal protective
equipment (p=0.021) and those who received infection training
(p<0.001). The PHQ-9 scale total score was higher in those 35
years of age and older (p=0.019) and college graduates (p=0.023). The
total score of the insomnia severity scale (ISI) was significantly
higher in those 35 years of age and older (p=0.040), in college
graduates (p=0.049), and single/divorced (p=0.009). A significant
difference was found between gender, occupation, smoking, fear of
infection, burnout status, and total scores of all three scales
(p<0.05). Conclusion: Healthcare professionals were found to
have high levels of anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Anxiety,
depression, and insomnia problems were higher in women, health
technicians, smokers, those with fear of infection, and those with
burnout.