Psychological impact of COVID-19 on ophthalmologists-in-training and practising ophthalmologists in India.
Psychological impact of COVID-19 on ophthalmologists-in-training and practising ophthalmologists in India.
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DOI：
10.4103/ijo.ijo_1458_20
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发表时间：
2020-06
影响因子：
3.1
通讯作者：
Maulik PK
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作者：
Khanna RC;Honavar SG;Metla AL;Bhattacharya A;Maulik PK
评估COVID 19危机在印度封锁期间对培训眼科医生和执业眼科医生的心理影响。在封锁期间，眼科医生和眼科实习生完成了一项在线调查。收集的信息包括人口统计数据（年龄、性别）、住所（州、联邦直辖区）、当前专业状况（培训或执业）、执业类型（个人、团体、机构、政府、非政府）、婚姻状况（已婚、单身）、COVID-19对其培训或执业的影响，以及对收入和支付生活费用能力的影响。使用患者健康问卷-9（PHQ-9）评估心理困扰。总共有2,355名眼科医生做出了回应。平均年龄为42.5岁（范围，25-82岁; SD，12.05）。其中，1，332人（56. 7%）为男性; 475人（20. 2%）仍未执业; 366人（15. 5%）为单身; 1，244人（52. 8%）认为COVID-19会影响他们的培训或专业工作; 869人（37%）难以应付生活开支。平均PHQ-9评分为3.98（范围，0-27; SD，4.65）。在心理影响方面，768人（32.6%）有一定程度的抑郁;轻度504人（21.4%），中度163人（6.9%），重度101人（4.3%）。多变量分析显示，抑郁症在年轻时明显更高。随着年龄的增加，抑郁症的几率下降了3%。非执业眼科医生，特别是那些相当担心他们的培训或专业成长，以及那些难以满足生活费用的人，这一比例较高。一个惊人的高比例的眼科医生受到心理影响，可能需要个性化的心理健康护理。
To evaluate the psychological impact of the COVID 19 crisis on ophthalmologists-in-training and practising ophthalmologists during lockdown in India. An online survey was completed by ophthalmologists and ophthalmology trainees during the lockdown. The information collected included demographics (age, gender), domicile (state, union territory), current professional status (in training or practising), type of practice (solo, group, institutional, governmental, non-governmental), marital status (married, single), impact of COVID-19 on their training or practice, and impact on income and ability to meet living expenses. Psychological distress was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). In all, 2,355 ophthalmologists responded. Mean age was 42.5 (range, 25-82 years; SD, 12.05) years. Of these, 1,332 (56.7%) were males; 475 (20.2%) were still not in practice; 366 (15.5%) were single; 1,244 (52.8%) felt that COVID-19 would impact on their training or professional work; and 869 (37%) had difficulty in meeting their living expenses. The mean PHQ-9 score was 3.98 (range, 0-27; SD, 4.65). In terms of psychological impact, 768 (32.6%) had some degree of depression; mild in 504 (21.4%), moderate in 163 (6.9%), and severe in 101 (4.3%). Multivariable analysis showed that depression was significantly higher at younger age. The odds of depression decreased by 3% with 1 year increase in age. It was higher in non-practicing ophthalmologists, especially those who were considerably worried about their training or professional growth, and those with difficulty in meeting living expenses. A strikingly high proportion of ophthalmologists are psychologically affected and may require personalized mental health care.