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Mariam Erraoui1, Laila Lahlou2, Salma Fares3

  • 1Translational Medicine and Epidemiology (MTE) research team. Laboratory of Health Sciences (LSS). Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Agadir, Ibn Zohr University, Morocco; Department of Rheumatology, Hassan II Hospital, University Hospital Center of Agadir, Morocco.

Revue D'Epidemiologie Et De Sante Publique
|July 5, 2022
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COVID-19 significantly impacted doctors' quality of life (QOL) in southern Morocco. Both male and female physicians experienced poor QOL, with women reporting lower scores, especially those in direct COVID-19 care.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic prompted global health measures impacting quality of life (QOL).
  • Healthcare professionals faced increased workloads and decreased QOL during the pandemic.
  • Previous studies highlight the pandemic's adverse effects on physician well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the QOL of doctors in southern Morocco during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To compare the QOL between male and female doctors during this period.
  • To identify specific domains of QOL most affected by the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional, descriptive study involving 257 doctors in southern Moroccan provinces.
  • The World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire was used for assessment.
Keywords:
COVID-19DoctorsMédecinsQuality of lifeQualité de vieWHOQOL-BrefWHOQOL-Brief

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  • A cut-off score of 60 was used to differentiate between good and poor QOL.

    • Main Results:

    • Doctors reported poor QOL across all assessed domains (physical, mental, social, environmental).
    • Male doctors generally reported higher QOL than female doctors, with statistically significant differences in all domains.
    • Physicians working directly with COVID-19 patients exhibited poorer QOL, with environmental domain scores below 60 for all participants.

    Conclusions:

    • Physician QOL in southern Morocco was substantially reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Doctors engaged in COVID-19 care experienced diminished QOL, with female doctors reporting the lowest scores.
    • The environmental domain was particularly challenging for all physicians, irrespective of gender or COVID-19 involvement.