Sleep disturbances in Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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COVID-19, Sleep Quality, Health Personnel
Abstract
Background: Many studies have reported the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rhythms and sleep in various populations. Particularly in frontline healthcare workers, which are highly susceptible to developing sleep disturbances. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the prevalence and determinants of sleep disturbances in healthcare workers at the regional Hospital Hassan II in Agadir, Morocco.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study among frontline healthcare workers was conducted at the Regional Hospital in Agadir, by administering an online questionnaire using the Google Forms platform distributed through social media. The questionnaire was anonymous, and data confidentiality was assured. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 21.
Results: A total of 54 healthcare professionals filled in the questionnaire. The mean age was 28.81±05.35, The two-thirds were female participants (59.3%), and the mean Epworth score was 07.53±04.05, High prevalence rates of sleep disorders were reported as follows; sleep onset insomnia (27.4), excessive daytime sleepiness (24.1), snoring (24.1).We found that morning headaches and concentration difficulties are factors associated with sleep disorders among healthcare workers.
Conclusions: COVID-19 has a high risk of poor sleep quality, with many consequences. Measures to improve the sleep and well-being of healthcare workers are needed.
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Samira Essoli, Clinical Research Department, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakesh, Morocco. Community Medicine and Public Health Department, Bioscience and Health Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine (FMPM), Cadi Ayyad University (UCAM), Marrakesh, Morocco
Community Medicine and Public Health Department, Bioscience and Health Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine (FMPM), Cadi Ayyad University (UCAM), Marrakesh, Morocco
Latifa Adarmouch, Clinical Research Department, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakesh, Morocco. Community Medicine and Public Health Department, Bioscience and Health Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine (FMPM), Cadi Ayyad University (UCAM), Marrakesh, Morocco
Community Medicine and Public Health Department, Bioscience and Health Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine (FMPM), Cadi Ayyad University (UCAM), Marrakesh, Morocco