Common mental disorder and related factors to the work of physiotherapists in the COVID-19 pandemi

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https://doi.org/10.1590/fm.2023.36105

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Introduction:  The physiotherapists were one of the health professional categories on the front line of the coping with Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, however little is known how this pandemic has affected the mental health of these professionals. Objective: To analyze the relationship between the presence of common mental disorder (CMD) and elements related to the work of physiotherapists who have been assisting patients with COVID-19. Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey study composed by physiotherapists from four states of Brazil: Alagoas, Paraíba, Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Norte. Working conditions evaluated were type of contract, weekly worked hours, time working, job satisfaction, and psychosocial aspects related to work. The CMD assessment was performed using the Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20). Results: A total of 288 physiotherapists answered the electronic form, out of which 76.2% had CMD. Fear of reinfection (OR 2.75, 95%CI: 1.35-5.63) and previous infection by COVID-19 (OR: 2.03, 95%CI: 1.09-3.78) were factors related to a higher chance of risk of CMD. However, those who reported being satisfied with the work (OR: 0.28, 95%CI 0.11-0.72) and being more than 30 years old (OR: 0.46, 95%CI 0.24-0.88) had a lower chance of CMD risk. Conclusion: Physiotherapists showed a higher prevalence of CMD. Fear of reinfection and previous infection by COVID-19 were risk factors to CMD, while satisfaction with the work and being more than 30 years old were protective factors to CMD.

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Gabriel Araújo de Souza Monteiro, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE)

Department of Physiotherapy

Washington José dos Santos, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE)

University Hospital of Federal University of Pernambuco

Albanita Gomes da Costa de Ceballos, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE)

Medical Science Center

Juliana Fernandes de Souza Barbosa, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE)

Department of Physiotherapy

Etiene Oliveira da Silva Fittipaldi, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE)

Department of Physiotherapy

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2023-02-08

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