CHALLENGES AND IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON HOSPITAL WORKERS IN INDIA: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON SOCIAL LIFE, WORKFLOW PERCEPTION, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.3619Keywords:
Hospital Workers, Challenges, COVID -19, IndiaAbstract [English]
A cross-sectional study was conducted to identify challenges, social impacts, perceptions level, and psychological risk factors experienced by hospital workers in India during COVID -19. A pre-designed online questionnaire was shared among hospital workers to take their responses. We had collected the responses of 177 respondents. The study found that 94.9% of hospital workers in India observed staff shortages, low patient capacity, and insufficient protective equipment during COVID-19. Resource mismanagement and inadequate financial systems exacerbated these challenges, impacting patient care and hospital efficiency. Hospital workers experienced significant disruptions in their social lives, strained relationships, and fear of contamination among family and friends. Employment in the healthcare sector declined, and perceptions of daily workflow worsened, highlighting the need for advanced technology. Additionally, hospital workers faced poor psychological health, including disrupted sleep, anxiety, depression, and fear of stigmatization.
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