Sleep Quality, Anxiety Level and Mental Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals (Doctors) during COVID-19: A Comparative Study of the First & Second Wave

The COVID-19 virus and the overall pandemic crisis have touched every sector of society for the past 1.5 years. Healthcare professionals, on the other hand, have been under the most stress and bear the most responsibilities. They’ve received a lot of praise and/or scrutiny from the public because of their huge role in the pandemic. Both their personal and professional lives have suffered as a result. During the COVID-19 epidemic, the current study examines the sleep quality, anxiety level, and mental well-being of healthcare workers (doctors). It also seeks to compare the effects of the first and second waves on their sleep, anxiety, and mental health. It also tries to figure out the relationship between all of the variables during wave 1 and wave 2. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Beck’s Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale were used to assess a total of 30 doctors from throughout India (WEMWES). The results of data analysis from the first wave of the study suggest that these professionals’ sleep quality was poor, and they had low anxiety levels and moderate mental well-being. The results of the second wave’s data analysis show a decrease in all three of the variables studied. A triangulations study can be undertaken to better comprehend the situation, in which the participants are interviewed to check if there is any difference between the quantitative and qualitative ratings. This will aid in the in-depth study of the subject and will stimulate deeper investigation into the subject to gain more knowledge.