Assessment of level of satisfaction and depression among front-line warriors serving in a red zone covid-19 hospital in central India

Authors

  • Rashmi Bhujade Associate Professor, Department Community Medicine, S N Medical College, Agra, U.P., India
  • Anil Singh Baghel Associate Professor, Department Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Dungarpur, Rajasthan, India
  • V.K.Arora Professor and Head of the Department Community Medicine, Index Medical College, Hospital & Research Center, Indore, M.P., India

Keywords:

Covid -19 front line warriors, Satisfaction. Depression

Abstract

Background: Covid -19 is a global health crisis of this century. Our battle against covid 19 is based mainly on front-line warriors. Their job profile has placed frontline workers under immense and unprecedented pressure, putting their mental well-being at stake. They are working in resource limited conditions. Mental stress and unsatisfaction is expected among them. It should be effectively recognised and handled. Methods: Cross sectional study was conducted in a covid care center of a teaching hospital to assess the level of satisfaction and presence of depression among front line warriors. Google form was use to collect data. Results: Approximately 87%, 79%, 61%,100% & 86% participants were not satisfied by PPE, stay, food, wadges, security and financial security respectively provided them while performing covid duties. Half of them (50%) had depression. Statistically significant association was found between presence of depression and age, sex, residence, marital status, family type. Conclusion: Depression and unsatisfaction was prevalent finding among front line warriors. Inappropriate response and attitude towards them will bring fatigue and refectory attitude among them. Their needs and unsatisfaction should be delt while policy making.

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Published

2021-11-21

How to Cite

Rashmi Bhujade, Anil Singh Baghel, & V.K.Arora. (2021). Assessment of level of satisfaction and depression among front-line warriors serving in a red zone covid-19 hospital in central India. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 4(20), 348–351. Retrieved from https://www.ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/3283