Results
207 doctors completed the survey. Of the respondents, 22.2% (n=46) had
previously received treatment for a mental health condition. During the
COVID-19 pandemic, O&G doctors as compared to UK-wide population
estimate, reported significantly higher rates of both Major Depressive
Disorder (15.94% versus 3.3%, p=0.023) and Generalised Anxiety
Disorder (24.64% versus 5.9%, p=0.044). Sub-group analysis showed that
anxiety was more common amongst female doctors as compared to males
(27.5% versus 12.50%, p=0.047).
Respondents felt that the most significant factors for work-related
changes to mental health was keeping up to date with frequently changing
guidelines and protocols related to COVID-19. Only 38.65% of
respondents agreed that they felt able to talk to colleagues about their
mental health.