Burnout components, perceived stress and hair cortisol in healthcare professionals during the second wave of COVID 19 pandemic
Abstract This study evaluates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers in Argentina, during the second wave in 2021. The aim is to assess stress and burnout, incorporating the assessment of hair cortisol levels as a biomarker of chronic stress. A total of 496 healthcare workers from...
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| author | F. Fortuna D. Gonzalez A. Fritzler C. Ibar G. Nenda E. D’Isa P. Otero J. Jamardo M. Calvo F. Funez F. Minotti L. Filipuzzi N. Canellas S. Casciaro D. Jacobsen S. Azzara S. Iglesias G. Gutierrez C. Aranda G. Berg B. Fabre |
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| description | Abstract This study evaluates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers in Argentina, during the second wave in 2021. The aim is to assess stress and burnout, incorporating the assessment of hair cortisol levels as a biomarker of chronic stress. A total of 496 healthcare workers from three different hospitals were included in this study. Two of these hospitals depend on the Buenos Aires City Ministry of Health and the third hospital belongs to Buenos Aires University. Hair samples were obtained using scissors from the posterior vertex, as close to the scalp as possible. Each sample was weighed, and cortisol was extracted and then measured using an automated chemiluminescent method. Notably, 10% of the population exhibited hair cortisol levels above 128 pg/mg. Associations were found between high hair cortisol levels and age, workload, emotional exhaustion, and depersonalization. In addition, burnout, identified in 11% of participants, correlated with higher perceived stress and lower social support. Binary logistic regression revealed associations between burnout and perceived stress, and age. Finally, mediation analysis showed depersonalization as a mediating variable in the relationship between hair cortisol concentration and emotional exhaustion. In conclusion, this study highlights the complex relationships between stress, cortisol levels, and burnout. Prioritizing interventions and research is essential to support the well-being of frontline healthcare professionals, ensuring their resilience during challenging times. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b7a89123103a48a79d2d31de542b45c62024-11-24T12:19:03ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222024-11-011411710.1038/s41598-024-79925-8Burnout components, perceived stress and hair cortisol in healthcare professionals during the second wave of COVID 19 pandemicF. Fortuna0D. Gonzalez1A. Fritzler2C. Ibar3G. Nenda4E. D’Isa5P. Otero6J. Jamardo7M. Calvo8F. Funez9F. Minotti10L. Filipuzzi11N. Canellas12S. Casciaro13D. Jacobsen14S. Azzara15S. Iglesias16G. Gutierrez17C. Aranda18G. Berg19B. Fabre20Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Fisiopatología y Bioquímica Clínica (INFIBIOC)Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Fisiopatología y Bioquímica Clínica (INFIBIOC)Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Fisiopatología y Bioquímica Clínica (INFIBIOC)Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Fisiopatología y Bioquímica Clínica (INFIBIOC)Laboratorio Central del Hospital General de Agudos Cosme ArgerichLaboratorio Central del Hospital General de Agudos Cosme ArgerichSector Endocrinología, División Laboratorio, Hospital General de Agudos Carlos G DurandFacultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Fisiopatología y Bioquímica Clínica (INFIBIOC)Sector Endocrinología, División Laboratorio, Hospital General de Agudos Carlos G DurandLaboratorio Central del Hospital General de Agudos Cosme ArgerichSector Endocrinología, División Laboratorio, Hospital General de Agudos Carlos G DurandLaboratorio Central del Hospital General de Agudos Cosme ArgerichSector Endocrinología, División Laboratorio, Hospital General de Agudos Carlos G DurandFacultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Fisiopatología y Bioquímica Clínica (INFIBIOC)Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Fisiopatología y Bioquímica Clínica (INFIBIOC)Catedra de Metodología para la Investigación Psicológica I, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Buenos AiresFacultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Cátedra de Química Analítica Instrumental, Universidad de Buenos AiresLaboratorio Central del Hospital General de Agudos Cosme ArgerichSector Endocrinología, División Laboratorio, Hospital General de Agudos Carlos G DurandFacultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Fisiopatología y Bioquímica Clínica (INFIBIOC)Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Fisiopatología y Bioquímica Clínica (INFIBIOC)Abstract This study evaluates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers in Argentina, during the second wave in 2021. The aim is to assess stress and burnout, incorporating the assessment of hair cortisol levels as a biomarker of chronic stress. A total of 496 healthcare workers from three different hospitals were included in this study. Two of these hospitals depend on the Buenos Aires City Ministry of Health and the third hospital belongs to Buenos Aires University. Hair samples were obtained using scissors from the posterior vertex, as close to the scalp as possible. Each sample was weighed, and cortisol was extracted and then measured using an automated chemiluminescent method. Notably, 10% of the population exhibited hair cortisol levels above 128 pg/mg. Associations were found between high hair cortisol levels and age, workload, emotional exhaustion, and depersonalization. In addition, burnout, identified in 11% of participants, correlated with higher perceived stress and lower social support. Binary logistic regression revealed associations between burnout and perceived stress, and age. Finally, mediation analysis showed depersonalization as a mediating variable in the relationship between hair cortisol concentration and emotional exhaustion. In conclusion, this study highlights the complex relationships between stress, cortisol levels, and burnout. Prioritizing interventions and research is essential to support the well-being of frontline healthcare professionals, ensuring their resilience during challenging times.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-79925-8 |
| spellingShingle | F. Fortuna D. Gonzalez A. Fritzler C. Ibar G. Nenda E. D’Isa P. Otero J. Jamardo M. Calvo F. Funez F. Minotti L. Filipuzzi N. Canellas S. Casciaro D. Jacobsen S. Azzara S. Iglesias G. Gutierrez C. Aranda G. Berg B. Fabre Burnout components, perceived stress and hair cortisol in healthcare professionals during the second wave of COVID 19 pandemic Scientific Reports |
| title | Burnout components, perceived stress and hair cortisol in healthcare professionals during the second wave of COVID 19 pandemic |
| title_full | Burnout components, perceived stress and hair cortisol in healthcare professionals during the second wave of COVID 19 pandemic |
| title_fullStr | Burnout components, perceived stress and hair cortisol in healthcare professionals during the second wave of COVID 19 pandemic |
| title_full_unstemmed | Burnout components, perceived stress and hair cortisol in healthcare professionals during the second wave of COVID 19 pandemic |
| title_short | Burnout components, perceived stress and hair cortisol in healthcare professionals during the second wave of COVID 19 pandemic |
| title_sort | burnout components perceived stress and hair cortisol in healthcare professionals during the second wave of covid 19 pandemic |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-79925-8 |
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