Assessing Level of Anxiety Related to Survey during COVID-19 among ASHA Worker

Abstract

Background: Research is aimed at assessing ASHA worker's anxiety levels during the COVID-19 epidemic. Worldwide, over 7.5 million people were infected by COVID-19. The number of cases in India grew rapidly in three months, from 470 in March to four millions. The epidemic of COVID-19 has grown intolerant and in many cases overpowered, medical systems and health personnel. The WHO emphasised the particularly high burden on health professionals and requested action to address the immediate requirements and activities needed to save lives and to avoid serious consequences for the physical or emotional wellness of health-care professionals (WHO, 2020). Previous viral outbreaks demonstrated an elevated risk of infection and other poor physical consequences for frontline and non-frontline health workers.
 Methods: For this study, a non-experimental descriptive research technique was chosen. The research was carried out at the Wardha district's community area.The population of the study was Asha worker of Wardha district.100 workers were selected by purposive sampling.
 Results: According to the findings of the current study, 3% of ASHA workers experienced light anxiety, 24% experienced moderate anxiety, 64% experienced severe anxiety, and 9% experienced extreme anxiety. The lowest anxiety level was 10 and the highest anxiety score was 46. The average anxiety score was 31.098.03, while the average percentage of anxiety score was 38.8610.03.
 Conclusion: To assess Anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted a survey with a representative sample of the Wardha district. Our findings indicate the pandemic's influence on ASHA workers' anxiety levels, which may be compounded by key concerns about infection risks, healthcare safety, and access.