Psycho-social effect of covid-19 Pandemic on health care providers - A cross sectional study

Abstract

Introduction: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevailing endocrinal disorder affecting women in reproductive age group. Globally the prevalence of PCOS ranges from 2.2% to 26 % among reproductive age group women. Prevalence of PCOS in India is highly variable, it ranges from 3.7 to 22.5%. This wide variation in prevalence is due to consideration of different criteria for PCOS which in turn influence the prevalence and incidence rates of PCOS. Risk factors for PCOS such as strong family history, recent weight gain history, also women diagnosed with type 1, type 2 diabetes also have higher chances of developing PCOS later in their life. Also the fact that, PCOS is quite common among the young women, they ignore the symptoms either due to ignorance or lack of knowledge regarding symptoms of PCOS. So, screening of PCOS early in college going women is essential to improve their quality of life and also to stop further progression of the syndrome. Objectives: To know the prevalence of PCOS and risk factors associated with PCOS

PCOS, Prevalence, Health science students, polycystic ovarian syndrome

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Psycho-social effect of covid-19 Pandemic on health care providers - A cross sectional study

Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 virus is responsible for causing an infectious disease Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). People infected with COVID-19 experience mild to moderate illness. Older persons and those with comorbidities will likely develop serious illness. The disease has had a significant influence on both public health and society since the outbreak was first discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Healthcare workers (HCWs), who are at the center of the extraordinary COVID-19 problem, must face challenges when caring for patients who have the illness, such as preventing the spread of infection, coming up with workable short-term methods, and formulating long-term plans. Healthcare workers (HCWs) must also continue to effectively treat non-COVID patients and fulfil their other duties, such as taking care of their families and themselves. The psychological burden and overall wellness of HCWs have come into focus as a result of the high incidence of burnout and psychological stress. Health care providers are particularly susceptible to emotional distress in the current pandemic because of their risk of contracting the virus, anxiety about spreading it to and caring for their loved ones, lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), longer work hours, and involvement in emotionally and ethically difficult resource-allocation decisions. Initiatives for preventive including mental health problem screening, psychoeducation, and psychosocial support should concentrate on these and other groups at risk for adverse psychosocial consequences. In light of this, the current study seeks to present baseline data and to evaluate the psychosocial ix

impact of COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare providers in four primary health care centers (PHCs) of Belagavi. Objective: To assess a psychosocial impact of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)