Prevalencia de estrés laboral en el personal de salud de la jornada matutina como consecuencia de la pandemia COVID-19 en un instituto de la provincia del Guayas del mes de junio 2021 a febrero 2022.

Abstract

Background: The COVID- 19 pandemic has affected the mental health of many healthcare workers. Objectives: To measure the prevalence of work-related stress in the COVID-19 pandemic, describe the sociodemographic characteristics, identify the level of stress, and determine the different strategies used to cope with stress in healthcare personnel. Hypothesis: related stress was frequent among the healthcare personnel at the Institute of Neuroscience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Cross- sectional, analytical design. Surveys were conducted using a questionnaire with the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (k10) and strees coping strategies.Results: Healthcare workers were analyzed, of which 59.8% were between the ages of 51 and 60, and 58.8% were female, 43.8% were licensed nurses, 21.9% were nursing assistans, 12.5% were physicians, 8.3% were therapeutic assistans, 5.2% were clinical psychologists, and 8.3% were caregivers, 27.1% and 35.4% of respondents presented a high and very high level of stress respectively. He levels of stress and stress coping strategies varied according to the age, sex, and profession of the participants Conclusion: The male gender was among the extremes, either managing a low stress level or having a very high level, while the female gender managed moderate to high stress levels. A high to very high level of stress was observed in those who had an emotional bond with someone, unlike those who do not (singles, who were between a low- moderate stress range. Clinical psychology professional presented the highest levels of stress.