THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF WHO WORKED DURING THE FIRST STAGE OF THE 2020 PANDEMIC IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN THE CITY OF SAN SALVADOR DE JUJUY, PROVINCE OF JUJUY

Authors

  • Jorgelina Mariela Flores Instituto de Educación Superior N° 11, Jujuy, Argentina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8693-9929
  • Yesica Mariel Gutierrez Instituto de Educación Superior N° 11, Jujuy, Argentina
  • Delia Luzcubir Ferrufino Instituto de Educación Superior N° 11, Jujuy, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13315579

Keywords:

COVID-19, Administrative Staff, Mental Health, Hospitals, Psychological Impact

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic, declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020, significantly impacted the health and well-being of people worldwide. This study aims to identify the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of administrative staff who worked during the first year of the pandemic, 2020, at the HOSCAM Field Hospital, Dr. Héctor Quintana Maternity Hospital, Pablo Soria Hospital, and San Roque Hospital in the city of San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy Province. Conducted from a quantitative, retrospective approach, the study utilized electronic questionnaires to collect data from health sector administrative workers. The results show that 68% experienced disruptions in their sleep cycles, 78% required more rest during the pandemic, 54% reported moderate physical and mental fatigue, and 40% reported high levels of fatigue. Additionally, 60% stated that their mental health was negatively affected by working during the pandemic, with 52% experiencing stress and 20% experiencing anxiety. Despite these conditions, 76% of respondents did not seek psychological support or counseling during the pandemic. In conclusion, administrative staff experienced a significant increase in stress and anxiety levels, emotional exhaustion, and mental fatigue. The findings highlight the need to provide adequate support and resources to staff to ensure their well-being and mental health during future health crises.

Author Biographies

Jorgelina Mariela Flores, Instituto de Educación Superior N° 11, Jujuy, Argentina

Educadora Sanitaria y Licenciada en Educación para la Salud, Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad Nacional de Jujuy. Profesora en Educación para la Salud, Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero. Coordinadora del departamento de Prácticas Profesionales del Instituto de Educación Superior N° 11. Autora y co-autora en ponencias de artículos de investigación y avances de investigación sobre las temáticas en reuniones científicas jornadas, congresos y simposios, y en diversas revistas de la especialidad.

Yesica Mariel Gutierrez, Instituto de Educación Superior N° 11, Jujuy, Argentina

Profesora en Educación para la Salud y Licenciada en Educación para la Salud, Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad Nacional de Jujuy. Docente en IES N° 11 en el espacio curricular de Metodología de la Investigación. Experiencia laboral como Acompañante Pedagógica para la implementación de la Educación Sexual Integral en escuelas de nivel medio en el marco del Plan Nacional de Prevención del Embarazo No Intencional en la Adolescencia. Co-autora del libro “Manual jujeño de Educación Sexual Integral. Garantizando la implementación de la ESI en las escuelas”.

Delia Luzcubir Ferrufino, Instituto de Educación Superior N° 11, Jujuy, Argentina

Profesora en Educación para la Salud. Instituto de Educación Superior N°11. Escuela Normal "República de Bolivia" localidad de Humahuaca, San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina.

Published

2024-07-31

How to Cite

Flores, J. M., Gutierrez, Y. M., & Ferrufino, D. L. (2024). THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF WHO WORKED DURING THE FIRST STAGE OF THE 2020 PANDEMIC IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN THE CITY OF SAN SALVADOR DE JUJUY, PROVINCE OF JUJUY. Difusiones, 26(26), 05–22. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13315579

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