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Risk of COVID-19 and Psychological Impact of the Pandemic in Swiss Primary Care Physicians

Published inFamily medicine, vol. 54, no. 6, p. 466-470
Publication date2022-06
First online date2022-06-01
Abstract

Background and Objectives: There is limited data on primary care physicians (PCPs) who suffered from COVID-19. We aimed to assess the proportion of PCPs with COVID-19, the proportion hospitalized with COVID-19, and the number of days off work. We also explored their psychological suffering due to the pandemic. Methods: We selected a random sample of 1,000 PCPs practicing in the seven cantons of Western Switzerland (November/December 2020). PCPs were invited by mail to complete a questionnaire. Results: The participation rate was 51% (N=506). The burden of disease was high among PCPs: 13% suffered from COVID-19, 0.4% needed hospitalization, and 10 days off work were required on average. In addition, many PCPs reported experiencing heightened psychological symptoms, mainly fatigue (53%) and stress/anxiety (48%). Conclusions: These findings highlight the urgent need to implement preventive measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 and psychological illness in PCPs.

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SEBOE, Paul et al. Risk of COVID-19 and Psychological Impact of the Pandemic in Swiss Primary Care Physicians. In: Family medicine, 2022, vol. 54, n° 6, p. 466–470. doi: 10.22454/FamMed.2022.183741
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