Stress associated with SARS-CoV-2 in midwives.
Stress associated with SARS-CoV-2 in midwives.

Summary/Abstract: Background: At the end of 2019, news circulated the world that a new, highly contagious coronavirus hademerged in China that caused severe disease in the respiratory tract. Subsequently, SARS-CoV-2 spread rapidlyaround the world. Healthcare professionals, including midwives, have been on the front lines of the fightagainst this disease, and their working conditions changed overnight, causing tremendous stress.Aim of the study: The purpose of this study was to analyze stress among midwives in relation to the SARSCoV-2 pandemic.Material and methods: This study was conducted in 2020/2021 among 500 midwives. The testing methodused was a diagnostic survey consisting of a self-compiled questionnaire. 444 midwives properly completedthe survey and their results were analyzed.Results: The study confirmed that the work of a midwife is stressful. More than half of those surveyedchanged their attitude towards work when SARS-CoV-2 emerged. Midwives were also more likely to experiencestress before going to work. Only a small percentage of the respondents had the opportunity to receivepsychological help in the workplace.Conclusions: The stress caused by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in the midwifery profession has had a negativeimpact on the psychophysical health of this occupational group. Thus, there is a dire need for workplaceinterventions for midwives to minimize the accompanying stress.

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