Study tool-
The study tool included questionnaire derived data filled by staff
mentioned above. It is derived and modified from MERS COV staff
questionnaire. It consisted of 2 sections with 40 questions.
Participation included voluntary staff worked in OBG department and
allied branches during covid-19 outbreak.
The first section consists of 20 questions related to factors causing
stress. Each question required yes or no answer. Those who answered yes
were further evaluated the severity of stress factor (0-minimal, 1-mild,
2-moderate, 3-severe)
The second section consists of 20 questions regarding factors which
helped to reduce stress either provided directly or indirectly by
hospital. The responses include how effectively these factors helped to
reduce stress (0-not effective, 1-mildly effective, 2-moderately
effective, 3-extremely effective)