Conclusions:
This is the first reported study that assesses the impact of COVID-19 on
mental health amongst Obstetrics and Gynaecology doctors. By assessing
contributory factors, further work can be undertaken to improve the
mental health of Obstetrics and Gynaecology doctors with a focus on
areas with the biggest impact.
Further research should focus on assessing if changes to the way new and
updating guidelines, protocols and pathways are disseminated reduces the
impact on the mental health of Obstetrics and Gynaecology doctors.
Further efforts are needed to improve support networks in work-place
environments and encourage normality around discussing mental health
amongst doctors.
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Disclosure of Interests: None
Contribution to authorship: NS, AR and FS created the survey. NS and FS
were involved in disseminating the survey throughout the UK. Statistical
analysis was completed by NS and confirmed by AR and MS. NS drafted the
manuscript. FS, AR, MS, LV contributed to editorial changes.
Ethics approval: Not necessary as per Health Research Authority.
Funding: None