Title : The psychological impact of sleep quality on health care workers during COVID-19 in Jordan
Abstract:
Background and aims:
Sleep quality is a key aspect of the overall psychological health. Sleep quality can affect mental health in many aspects, causing major psychological disorders, such as: depression and anxiety.
Objectives:
to assess the overall psychological impact of sleep quality on health care providers in Jordan during COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
This is a descriptive cross-sectional multicenter hospital-based study conducted in Jordan from the period of 2/7/2021 to 12/7/2021. 418 participants were included in the study. Data collection was done online via Google form. A questionnaire was used containing 4 validated scales, the insomnia severity index (ISI), Epworth sleepiness scale (EPS), generalized anxiety disorder-7 (GAD-7), patient health questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).
Results:
(56.7%) were males, (43.3%) were females. (28.8%) were residents, followed by (20.3%) were nurses, (19.7%) were general practitioners, and (16.8%) were specialists. About (44.8%) of the participants were diagnosed with COVID-19 and (75.4%) managed patients with COVID19. (32%) suffered from moderate difficulty falling asleep, and (30%) have moderate difficulty staying asleep. About (21.2%) said that there sleep problems much interfere with their daily functioning. (34.4%) feel nervous and anxious more than half of the days, while (26%) had the same problem nearly every day. (34.5%) feel tired more than half of the days, while (26%) suffered from the same issue nearly every day.
Conclusions:
The results of this study support the view that poor sleep quality can affect the overall mental health dramatically. Poor sleep quality can cause a psychological problems, such as: depression, and anxiety.
