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)