Investigation of Sleep Quality and Mental Health of Greek Physicians During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2023 Jun 29:305:345-348. doi: 10.3233/SHTI230501.

Abstract

The global outbreak of COVID-19 has had an impact on physicians, not only as a time of great concern and responsibility, but also as a human performance factor influencing their sleep quality and mental health. However, studies have not yet defined the frequency and the interplay of sleep and mental issues. The purpose of this study was to explore the anxiety and sleep disturbances prevalence in Greek physicians, as well as their relationship with sociodemographic and profession-related traits, aiming to raise awareness for changes in healthcare management and policy making.

Keywords: Anxiety; Mental health; Physicians; Sleep quality.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / epidemiology
  • Greece / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Mental Health
  • Pandemics
  • Physicians*
  • Sleep Quality