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Ghavi S, Asarzadeh R, Derakhshan S, Poursaman S, Sohrabivafa F. Mental Health and Factors Associated with Psychological Trauma in Working Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review. irje 2023; 18 (4) :336-345
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Saeed Ghavi1 
, Rafat Asarzadeh2 , Somayeh Derakhshan3 , Simin Poursaman4 , Fereshteh Sohrabivafa * 5
, Rafat Asarzadeh2 , Somayeh Derakhshan3 , Simin Poursaman4 , Fereshteh Sohrabivafa * 5
1- MSc of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
2- MSc of Midwifery, Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan, Iran
3- MSc of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- MSc of Toxicology, Department Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5- Assistant Professor of Health Education and Promotion, Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran ,sohrabifereshteh@yahoo.com
2- MSc of Midwifery, Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan, Iran
3- MSc of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- MSc of Toxicology, Department Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5- Assistant Professor of Health Education and Promotion, Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran ,
Abstract: (779 Views)
Background and Objectives: In December 2019, a novel coronavirus was discovered in Wuhan, China, leading to the global outbreak of COVID-19. The rapid transmission of the virus, the emergence of various strains, disparities in community vaccination, and the high mortality rate have presented significant health challenges to countries worldwide. Against this backdrop, this study aimed to assess the mental health status of women in the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: The study employed a systematic review approach, conducting keyword searches on databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The search terms included "Covid-19 Virus Infection," "Covid-19 Pandemic," "Coronavirus," "Alphacoronavirus," "Bat Coronavirus," "Mental health," "Psychological," "Working women," "Working woman," and "Employee women." Articles published between 2019 and 2021 were collected and evaluated. A total of 11 articles met the inclusion criteria for data extraction and were analyzed.
Results: The reviewed studies identified several significant psychological consequences, with anxiety being reported in 82% of the articles, followed by stress (73%) and depression (64%). The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated negative psychological effects among working women, including those in hospital settings and those working remotely.
Conclusion: A multitude of factors contribute to the experience of COVID-19-related stress among women. These include health disparities, lower professional status, worries about personal health, family and community well-being, financial uncertainties, childcare responsibilities, and decreased social connections. As a result, stress-related disorders such as anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, insomnia, and burnout tend to manifest more severely in working women compared to men in comparable positions.
Methods: The study employed a systematic review approach, conducting keyword searches on databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The search terms included "Covid-19 Virus Infection," "Covid-19 Pandemic," "Coronavirus," "Alphacoronavirus," "Bat Coronavirus," "Mental health," "Psychological," "Working women," "Working woman," and "Employee women." Articles published between 2019 and 2021 were collected and evaluated. A total of 11 articles met the inclusion criteria for data extraction and were analyzed.
Results: The reviewed studies identified several significant psychological consequences, with anxiety being reported in 82% of the articles, followed by stress (73%) and depression (64%). The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated negative psychological effects among working women, including those in hospital settings and those working remotely.
Conclusion: A multitude of factors contribute to the experience of COVID-19-related stress among women. These include health disparities, lower professional status, worries about personal health, family and community well-being, financial uncertainties, childcare responsibilities, and decreased social connections. As a result, stress-related disorders such as anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, insomnia, and burnout tend to manifest more severely in working women compared to men in comparable positions.
Type of Study: Review Article |
Subject:
Epidemiology
Received: 2022/05/9 | Accepted: 2023/03/1 | Published: 2023/03/1
Received: 2022/05/9 | Accepted: 2023/03/1 | Published: 2023/03/1
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