Coronavirus: 63 Percent of Chinese doctors and nurses' brains had bad effects:
The heart and mind of Chinese doctors and nursing staff have been deeply affected by the persistent death of hundreds of patients dying on ventilators due to corona. Nearly 63 percent have admitted that the frequent shocking scenes have sickened their minds. Of these, 17.5% are having psychiatrists treated. The rest are trying to be normal in other ways. This shocking information has come out in the study of reputed institutes of China and America on about a thousand doctors and nurses.
Wuhan city of China remained the center of coronavirus infection in January – February. Thousands of doctors and para-medical staff engaged in its treatment also faced such emotional situations. To understand its impact, leading institutions conducted a study among 994 doctors of Wuhan and para-medical staff.
Withstood these emotional impulses:
These people felt fear and uneasiness at the onset of the epidemic. Later symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress occurred.
Working in an environment vulnerable to infection and for infected people became the main reason.
According to earlier studies of this type, this effect on the brain of doctors remains throughout life.
What did they do for relief
36.3 percent were reading psychology books.
50.4 percent are seeking help from self-help groups studying online content.
17.5 percent received counseling and therapy from psychiatrists.
17 percent of psychiatrists were undergoing therapy:
According to the study, a large number of medical workers were seen battling psychological problems during the time of the epidemic. In such a situation, it has been recommended to pay attention to their problems and prepare them for these situations beforehand. In the future or in other countries, if there is such a situation, there is also a need for extensive preparations.
Research institute:
The study, published in the latest issue of Brain Behavior and Immunity Journal, was completed by Renmin Hospital Wuhan University's Department of Psychiatry and Nursing, California University's Department of Psychiatry, Huazhong Science and Technology University, Wuhan's Computer Science Department, and Wuhan University's School of Health Sciences, etc.
