Table 7.
Differences in the level of acute stress depending on whether the professional was infected.
| No (N = 363) | Yes (N = 149) | Don't know (N = 126) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I can't help but think of recent critical situations. I can't get out of work | 1.3 (1.2–1.4) | 1.5 (1.4–1.6) | 1.6 (1.4–1.8) | 0.008 |
| I have completely lost the taste for things that gave me peace of mind | 0.9 (0.8–1.0) | 1.3 (1.1–1.5) | 1.3 (1.1–1.5) | 0.001 |
| I keep my distance, I resent dealing with people, I'm irascible even at home | 0.9 (0.8–1.0) | 1.0 (0.9–1.1) | 1.2 (1.0–1.4) | 0.004 |
| I feel that I am neglecting many people who need my help | 0.8 (0.7–0.9) | 1.0 (0.9–1.1) | 1.0 (0.8–1.2) | 0.005 |
| I have difficulty thinking and making decisions, I have many doubts, I have entered a kind of emotional blockage | 0.7 (0.6–0.8) | 1.0 (0.8– 1.2) | 1.0 (0.8–1.2) | < 0.001 |
| I feel intense physiological reactions (shocks, sweating, dizziness, shortness of breath, insomnia, etc.) related to the current crisis | 0.9 (0.8–1.0) | 1.4 (1.2–1.6) | 1.2 (1.0–1.4) | 0.03 |
| I feel on permanent alert. I believe that my reactions now put other patients, my colleagues, or myself at risk | 0.7 (0.6–0.8) | 0.8 (0.7–0.9) | 0.9 (0.7–1.1) | 0.003 |
| Worrying about not getting sick causes me a strain that's hard to bear | 1.1 (1.0–1.2) | 1.2 (1.0–1.4) | 1.3 (1.1–1.5) | < 0.001 |
| I'm afraid I'm going to infect my family | 1.8 (1.7–1.9) | 2.1 (1.9–2.3) | 2.1 (1.9–2.3) | 0.001 |
| I have difficulty empathizing with patients' suffering or connecting with their situation (emotional distancing, emotional anaesthesia) | 0.4 (0.3–0.5) | 0.5 (0.4–0.6) | 0.5 (0.4–0.6) | 0.004 |
| Total score | 9.5 (8.8–10.2) | 11.7 (10.7–12.7) | 12.0 (10.8–13.2) | 0.001 |
| Factor 1. Affective response | 5.0/18 (27.8%) (4.6–5.4) |
6.3/18 (34.8%) (5.7–6.9) |
6.6/18 (36.4%) (5–9–7.3) |
0.05 |
| Factor 2. Fears and anxiety | 4.5/12 (37.7%) (4.2–4.8) |
5.4/12 (45.2%) (4.9–5.9) |
5.5/12 (45.7%) (5.0–6.0) |
0.05 |
The Kruskal–Wallis test was performed for the comparison between groups (p < 0.05).
Scores from 0 to 3 points on each of the items on the scale.
Scores from 0 to 30 in total on the scale.
Scores from 0 to 18 in factor 1.
Scores from 0 to 12 in factor 2.