Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, cilt.12, sa.2, ss.246-255, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
Aim; Family physicians (FPs) are facing high levels of stress and emotional distress as a result of the recent COVID-19 epidemic. They are also faced with the dilemma of "keep them alive or survive" due to the difficulty of handling the pandemic. The aim of this study was to evaluate the working conditions of family physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on their concerns about disease transmission to themselves and their families. Method; This cross-sectional study was conducted with a target population of 2,200 family physicians affiliated with a specific association. With a 90% confidence level and a 5% margin of error, the required sample size was calculated as 242 participants, and a total of 255 family physicians participated. Data collection was carried out through an online questionnaire created on Google Forms, encompassing sociodemographic details, professional experiences, working conditions, and self-reported anxiety levels related to COVID-19 transmission. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, non-parametric tests, and correlation analyses to explore relationships between anxiety and various independent variables. The study adhered to ethical standards, with informed consent obtained from participants and approval from a relevant ethics committee. Results; 92.9% said they were vaccinated against COVID-19. To avoid transmission, 22.7% of FPs were compelled to remain somewhere other than their homes, while 51.4% had to adjust their working orders. 54.1% worked at a pandemic hospital, while 78.8% cared for suspected COVID-19 cases. Anxiety levels escalate with the number of patients treated (p < 0.05). Anxiety levels about contracting the sickness and infecting the family rose with the difficulty of functioning in daily routine (p<0.05). Conclusion; Family physicians were more concerned about transferring the COVID-19 sickness to their family members than with themselves. There was a relationship between the difficulty of coping while providing services to COVID-19 patients and anxiety about disease transmission. Family physicians should get assistance not only for the health services they provide but also for their social rights.