Burnout and Anxiety Among Healthcare Professionals During COVID-19 Pandemic in India

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic undoubtedly has a sustained psychological impact on healthcare workers (HCWs), particularly frontline workers. Actions are needed to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on mental health by protecting and promoting the psychological well-being of HCWs during and after the outbreak. The present study sought to determine the views and concerns of HCWs regarding the fight against COVID-19, to assess their stress and burnout levels, and to evaluate the awareness and measures of prevention utilized by them during these testing times. Methods: The study utilized a survey form developed by researchers as a data collection tool. Research was conducted on 242 healthcare professionals in the Indian population using the online survey method. Appropriate statistical methods (chi-squared, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney U test) were recruited in SPSS version 21 to analyze the data. The finalized questionnaire included background information, stress caused by COVID-19, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale, and awareness of and preventive measures against COVID-19. Results: Doctors were found to be most anxious among the different HCWs, with greater anxiety in females. Television was the preferred source of information. Conclusion: Results of the present study showed that although HCWs provide services to COVID-19 patients, they are not protected against the risk of infection.