Psychology: Research and Review
Table 3 Group analysis of program demands—pre-care
From: Psychological demands of health professionals in the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic
Med. | Adm | GS | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
59 (50%) | 24 (20.3%) | 35 (29.7%) | N = 118 | ||
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
Group 1—vulnerability situation | |||||
Fear of getting infected | Yes | 36 (30.5) | 12 (10.2) | 21 (30.4) | 69 (58.5) |
No | 23 (19.5) | 12 (10.2) | 14 (28.6) | 49 (41.5) | |
Fear of infecting a relative or friend | Yes | 49 (41.5) | 19 (16.1) | 24 (20.3) | 92 (78) |
No | 10 (8.5) | 5 (4.2) | 11 (9.3) | 26 (22) | |
Group 2—organizational support | |||||
The person felt was supported by the institution | Yes | 22 (18.6) | 10 (8.5) | 7 (5.9) | 39 (33.1) |
No | 37 (31.4) | 14 (11.9) | 28 (29.7) | 79 (66.9) | |
Group 3 (access to information) | |||||
Need for further information to avoid getting infected | Yes | 10 (8.5) | 5 (4.2) | 5 (4.2) | 20 (16.9) |
No | 49 (41.5) | 19 (16.1) | 30 (25.4) | 98 (83.1) | |
Need for further information for prevention | Yes | 3 (2.5) | 5 (4.2) | 3 (2.5) | 11 (9.3) |
No | 56 (47.5) | 19 (16.1) | 32 (27.1) | 107 (90.7) | |
Group 4—psychological reactions | |||||
Difficulties in calming down | Yes | 20 (16.9) | 3 (2.5) | 2 (1.7) | 25 (21.2) |
No | 39 (33.1) | 21 (17.8) | 33 (28) | 93 (78.8) | |
Feeling panic | Yes | 5 (4.2) | - | - | 5 (4.2) |
No | 54 (45.8) | 24(20.3) | 35 (29.7) | 113 (95.8) | |
Difficulties in thinking positive | Yes | 6 (5.1) | 2(1.7) | 2 (1.7) | 10 (8.5) |
No | 53 (44.9) | 22 (18.6) | 33 (28) | 108 (91.5) | |
Fear of losing control | Yes | 8 (6.8) | 1 (0.8) | - | 9 (7.6) |
No | 51 (43.2) | 23 (19.5) | 35 (29.7) | 109 (92.4) | |
Shivering | Yes | 4 (3.4) | - | - | 4 (3.4) |
No | 55 (46.6) | 24 (20.3) | 35 (29.7) | 114 (96.6) | |
Depressed or discouraged | Yes | 7 (5.9) | - | 2 (22.2) | 9 (7.6) |
No | 52 (44.1) | 24 (20.3) | 33 (30.3) | 109 (92.4) | |
Feeling emotional and crying easily | Yes | 11 (9.3) | 6 (5.1) | 2 (1.7) | 19 (16.1) |
No | 48 (40.7) | 18 (15.3) | 33 (28) | 99 (83.9) | |
Angry/introspective or nervous | Yes | 13 (11) | 3 (2.5) | 4 (3.4) | 20 (16.9) |
No | 46 (39) | 21 (17.8) | 31 (26.3) | 98 (83.1) | |
Group 5—cognitive aspects | |||||
Difficulties in making decisions | Yes | 7 (5.9) | 1 (0.8) | 1 (0.8) | 9 (7.6) |
No | 52 (44.1) | 23 (19.5) | 34 (28.8) | 109 (92.4) | |
Difficulties in concentrating | Yes | 19 (16.1) | 4 (3.4) | 2 (1.7) | 25 (21.2) |
No | 40 (33.9) | 20 (16.9) | 33 (28) | 93 (78.8) | |