Risk Perception Associated With Covid-19 Among Anesthetists

• Conditions: Cross Sectional Hospital Based Study

• Registration Number: NCT04861272
• Lead Sponsor: King Saud University

Brief Summary

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the anesthesiologists are involved in the riskiest interventions e.g. airway management, endotracheal intubation, and resuscitation. So, they are subjected to a higher risk of infection compared to many other medical specialties. As a result, they are more subjected to psychological stresses. This study aimed to assess the level of stress associated with the COVID-19 pandemic among anesthesiologists.

Detailed Description

This is a cross-sectional, hospital-based survey conducted using an online questionnaire after getting IRB approval. The primary outcomes are to evaluate the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among anesthesiologists working in Saudi Arabia. The secondary outcomes include the association of the socio-demographic and occupational characteristics with mental health in the study sample. The survey sent to the target participants using a web-based software platform (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZJ98BTJ) though the Saudi Society of Anesthesia. The study sample included anesthetists and their allied health care providers (nurses and technicians) involved in the management of COVID-19 patients. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21. Descriptive analyses were conducted, and the ranked data for each level for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD were presented as numbers and percentages. Multi-variable logistic regression analysis was used to explore potential influence factors on the outcomes. P-values of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2021-04
• Study Start: 2021-04-15
• Study First Submitted: 2021-04-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-04-25
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-04-25
• Study First Posted: 2021-04-27
• Last Update Posted: 2021-04-27
• Primary Completion: 2021-05-05
• Study Completion: 2021-05-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1000

Inclusion Criteria

• The survey included anesthesia physicians, anesthesia technicians and nurses, and those involved in the management of COVID-19 infected patients in the OR, ICU, or ER.

Exclusion Criteria

• The exclusion criteria include age < 18 or > 60 years, incomplete data, or those who were outside Saudi Arabia during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
- The prevalence of Anxiety, Depression, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among anesthesiologists during COVID-19 pandemic.	2 weeks	Online survey

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
- Comparison of the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and level of stress among different groups e.g. males # females, different occupations, single # married, young, middle-aged # geriatrics	2 weeks	Online survey

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Salah N. El-Tallawy; 🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia