Evaluation of Family Physicians' Concerns About Working Conditions, Transmission of the Disease and Transmission to Family Members in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors : Ozden Gokdemır, Ayla Açıkgöz, Çetin Akın, Bennur Koca

Pages : 246-255

Doi:10.34087/cbusbed.1537441

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Publication Date : 2025-06-27

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Evaluation of Family Physicians\\\' Concerns About Working Conditions, Transmission of the Disease and Transmission to Family Members in the COVID-19 Pandemic Abstract Objectives: Family physicians (FPs) are facing high levels of stress and emotional distress as a result of the recent COVID-19 epidemic. They are also faced with the dilemma of \\\"keep them alive or survive\\\" due to the difficulty of handling the pandemic. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the working conditions. Methods: A total of 255 FPs participated in this cross-sectional study. A 26-question Descriptive Data Form was used as data collection tool. Results: 92.9% said they were vaccinated against COVID-19. To avoid transmission, 22.7% of FPs were compelled to remain somewhere other than their homes, while 51.4% had to adjust their working orders. 54.1% worked at a pandemic hospital, while 78.8% cared for suspected COVID-19 cases. Anxiety levels escalate with the number of patients treated (p < 0.05). Anxiety levels about contracting the sickness and infecting the family rose with the difficulty of functioning in daily routine (p<0.05). Conclusion: Family physicians were more concerned about transferring the COVID-19 sickness to their family members than with themselves. There was a relationship between the difficulty of coping while providing services to COVID-19 patients and anxiety about disease transmission. Family physicians should get assistance not only for the health services they provide but also for their social rights.
Keywords : aile hekimi, bulaş, COVID-19, iş-yaşam niteliği, anksiyete

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