CALIDAD DEL SUEÑO EN EL PERSONAL DE SALUD, POSTERIOR A UNA INFECCIÓN POR COVID-19

Abstract

COVID-19 is an infection that affects the physical and mental health of its survivors even months after the acute phase has passed. Previous studies have established the relationship between COVID-19 and changes in sleep quality in the general population. However, there are few studies that have evaluated it in health personnel with a previous 3 diagnosis of COVID-19. For this reason, this observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was designed, with the objective of evaluating the quality of sleep of health personnel with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, at the IESS Ceibos hospital in Guayaquil. Two methods were used for data collection: medical records and a self-reported survey that included questions from the PSQI and others about sociodemographic variables. Of the 72 professionals included, 72% were women, 93.2% were between 27 and 64 years old, and 44% were single. In addition, 87.50% presented sleep quality disturbances, and according to the PSQI categories, 65.28% required medical attention and treatment, and 22.22% had serious sleep problems. Finally, a statistically significant relationship was found between the single marital status and the highest percentage of sleep problems. Due to the high percentage of changes in sleep quality, it is recommended that all hospitals include programs aimed at evaluating it among their staff, improving their quality of life and, therefore, the quality of health care.