Abstract
Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the extent of
family physicians’ anxiety about the viral epidemic and work-related
stress associated with the viral epidemic as well as examining the
effects of COVID-19 vaccination on such situations.
Methods: The data collection forms, including SAVE-9 scale in
order to assessand examine the extent of anxiety and stress, prepared
for this cross-sectional study were converted into an online
questionnaire form and sent to the physicians working as family
physicians in different provinces of Turkey between December 2020 -
March 2021 via e-mails and communication groups. The responses of 500
family physicians, who were accessible through this method and
volunteered to participate in the study, were recorded to be analysed.
Results: Of all the 500 family physicians in this study, 40.6%
of them were found to be in a state of anxiety about the viral epidemic.
While there was a significant decline in the scores of anxiety about the
viral epidemic in the subgroup after vaccination, there was no
statistically significant change in work-related stress scores.
Conclusion: Family physicians have been suffering anxiety due
to the pandemic. The vaccination has a positive impact on anxiety.
Key words: Anxiety, COVID-19, family physicians, pandemic,
stress, vaccination.
What is already known
about this topic?
COVID-19 pandemic has raised anxiety for many people.
It is believed that COVID-19 vaccinations will help reduce the stress
of millions of people around the world.