Distúrbio do sono em profissionais da saúde como disparador de sintomas depressivos

Abstract

Introduction: Sleep is considered one of the most important moments in our daily lives, being responsible for occupying a third of our lives and providing the restoration of the physical and psychic energy that we use daily. Among the various aspects of sleep, disorders, when present, are responsible for reducing the individual's general quality of life and are related to physical and mental illness. Therefore, early recognition of sleep disorders can provide interventions that enable damage reduction and improved quality of life. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of sleep disorders and depressive symptoms among health professionals (doctors, nurses and nursing technicians) in the city of Lagarto-SE and identify psychological and social factors associated with the condition. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study, using primary data. Data were collected through online questionnaires for medical professionals, nurses and nursing technicians who work in primary care in public establishments in the city of Lagarto-SE. Three questionnaires were used to collect data. A questionnaire for sociodemographic assessment, the sleepiness scale (EPWOLTH-ESSE-BR) and an instrument for screening depression (PHQ-9). The data were plotted in an Excel spreadsheet and analyzed using statistical software. Results: The results of this research quantified the prevalence of sleep disorders in healthcare professionals and, through this information, the severity of these problems was verified. The results obtained will serve as a substrate for suggesting public policies that make it possible to improve the quality of life of these professionals.