User:Ebaugher1/Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers

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 * Eat healthy foods
 * Develop healthy coping mechanisms

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While PPE becomes less effective at protecting against illness as it is reused, prolonged wear also causes skin damage for 97% of healthcare workers. Skin damage is most commonly occurring on the bridge of the nose, caused by irritation from face masks.

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The severity of these psychological impacts on healthcare workers in the United States has even resulted in stress-related illnesses which could cause serious health related issues. Some of these stress-related illnesses include “cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal symptoms, and musculoskeletal disorders”.

Impact on female staff

During the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of burnout are higher in female healthcare workers than male workers. The percentage of females enduring anxiety while working in healthcare if over twice as much as males. Female healthcare workers were 55% more likely to report burnout compared to their male coworkers.