Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Healthcare Professionals During the Covid-19 Pandemic Process

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on anxiety and sleep quality in a tertiary hospital healthcare workers. Method: The design of this study was cross-sectional and prospective and it was carried out between February-April 2021 in a tertiary hospital. By online survey method Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) and a questionnaire created by the researchers were used for collecting the data. Results: A total of 291 healthcare professionals, participated in the study. The mean PSQI score of patients who were detected to have coronavirus anxiety was found to be significantly higher than patients without coronavirus anxiety (p=0,005). Men's average sleep duration was found to be higher than women's (p=0,002). The mean sleep latency score was found to be higher in singles than in married people (p<0,001), and in those who did not have children (p<0,001). The sleep disorder sub-score was higher in thoose who had active night duty (p=0.028). Conclusion: This study discovered that there is a significant relationship between sleep quality and anxiety as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and that healthcare workers' sleep quality suffered during this time. In order to be prepared for similar challenging conditions, health workers' physical and mental health must be protected. It is suggested that strategies for improving adverse conditions be advanced.