The anxiety level and life style changes of healtcare workers in Hatay during covid-19 pandemia process

Objective:In this study, it was aimed to determine and evaluate the anxiety level and lifestyle changes of healthcare workers in the coronavirus outbreak in Hatay. Method:It was conducted via WatsApp and Facebook, with the participation of primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare professionals in Hatay province, between February 25, 2021 - March 25, 2021. A questionnaire of 25 questions created by us, Spielberg trait and state anxiety scale, and Insomnia severity index scale to determine the level of sleep disorders were applied to the participants. The answers obtained were analyzed and evaluated with spss statistical program. Results:In this study, in which 201 doctors, 137 nurses/midwives and 64 other health professionals participated, 60,2% (n=242) of the state anxiety scale and 72.9% (n=293) of the trait anxiety scale had moderate anxiety. It was determined that 62.5% (251) of them had sleep disorders. Being in the advanced age group (p=0.018), being a physician (p=0.005), working in units and branches that are more in contact with infected patients (p=0.001), presence of chronic diseases (p=0.004), changes in nutrition (p=0.004). P=0.001), smoking habits (p=0.011), applying for support (p=0.001) and risky contact with an infected patient (p=0.001) were the variables affecting the anxiety level in the study. Working in units and branches that are more in contact with infected patients (p=0.001), being female (p=0.033), being a doctor or nurse (0.013), smoking habits (p=0.005), eating habits (p=0.001) ) physical exercise (p=0.001), referral for supportive treatment (p=0.001) and risky contact with an infected patient (p=0.001) were determined as variables affecting sleep disorders. Conclusion:The negative psychological effects of the pandemic period are manifested as increased anxiety levels and sleep disorders in healthcare workers. Keywords: Covıd-19, pandemia, healthcare workers, the level of anxiety