Influence of Alcohol Consumption on Generalized Anxiety and Burnout in Healthcare Workers
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Abstract
Introduction: healthcare workers face challenges that generate negative symptoms such as generalized anxiety and burnout; consequently, they consume alcohol as a coping mechanism.
Objective: to determine how the influence of alcohol consumption generates generalized anxiety and burnout in healthcare workers.
Method: a descriptive, correlational, and predictive study was conducted with 420 healthcare workers participants using systematic sampling, selecting 1 out of every 3, through a Personal Data Form, the GAD-7 scale, the MBI, and AUDIT, adhering to the provisions of the General Health Law and the Declaration of Helsinki.
Results: relationship between generalized anxiety and burnout (p < .001) and alcohol consumption (p < .001). Association between burnout and alcohol consumption (p = .001). Drinks consumed in one day (β = .948, p = .001) and generalized anxiety (β = .020, p = .014) influenced alcohol consumption.
Discussion and conclusions: the study highlights the need to implement interventions aimed at improving the mental health and working conditions of healthcare workers, as well as promoting healthy lifestyles and effective coping strategies that reduce dependence on alcohol as a way to escape from negative mental health situations.
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