Espinoza-Ascurra G, Gonzales-Graus I, Meléndez-Marón M, Cabrera R. [Prevalence and factors associated with depression in health personnel during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in the department of Piura, Peru].
Rev Colomb Psiquiatr 2021:S0034-7450(21)00179-7. [PMID:
34931095 PMCID:
PMC8673821 DOI:
10.1016/j.rcp.2021.11.005]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the magnitude of mental illnesses such as depression, not only in the general population, but also in health personnel. However, in Peru the prevalence is not known and the associated factors for developing depression in health personnel are not known.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the prevalence and identify the factors associated with depression in health personnel, in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
MATERIAL AND METHOD
An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out between the months of May-September in health establishments. A sample of 136 health workers were included and a survey was applied to collect the data. Depression as a dependent variable was measured using the Zung self-report scale. To identify the associated factors, the bivariate and multivariate analysis was performed by logistic regression with STATA v 14.
RESULTS
The prevalence of depression was 8.8% CI 95% (4.64-14.90), likewise, the antecedent of having a family member or friend died from COVID-19 with a p value of 0.017 and OR of 6.78 (CI: 1.39-32.90). On the other hand, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) was found to be a protective factor against the development of depression with p value 0.003 and OR of 0.03 (CI: 0.004-0.32).
CONCLUSIONS
Approximately 1 in 10 among health professionals and technicians developed depression during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in this study. In addition, the history of having relatives or friends killed by COVID-19 was negatively associated with depression and the use of PPE was identified as a protective factor for depression.
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