The COVID-19 pandemic and OBGYN residency training: We have a problem and it’s not just masks

BMC Medical Education

Table 4 COVID-19 impact on OBGYN resident mental health and burnout

Question	COVID-19 impact on mental health⁺⁺			COVID-19 impact on burnout^{^^}
	Agree n = 76	Disagree n = 18	p value	Agree n = 44	Disagree n = 50	p value
Res leadership support of education^*
Yes	51 (67.1)	15 (83.3)	0.175	27 (61.4)	39 (78.0)	0.078
No	25 (32.9)	3 (16.7)		17 (38.6)	11 (22.0)
Res leadership support mental health^**
Yes	53 (69.7)	15 (83.3)	0.246	27 (61.4)	41 (82.0)	0.026
No	23 (30.3)	3 (16.7)		17 (38.6)	9 (18.0)
Institution resources for mental health^***
Yes	63 (84.0)	17 (94.4)	0.251	36 (83.7)	44 (88.0)	0.553
No	12 (16.0)	1 (5.6)		7 (16.3)	6 (12.0)
Utilization of mental health resources^{^}
Agree	23 (30.3)	4 (22.2)	0.498	15 (34.1)	12 (24.0)	0.281
Disagree	53 (69.7)	14 (77.8)		29 (65.9)	38 (76.0)
Suicidal thoughts or self-harm⁺
Yes	31 (40.8)	0 (0)	< 0.001	19 (43.2)	12 (24.0)	0.048
No	45 (59.2)	18 (100)		25 (56.8)	38 (76.0)

Data are n (%)
^*My residency program directors/leadership have been supportive during the COVID-19 pandemic by prioritizing opportunities for education
^**My residency program directors/leadership have been supportive during the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting wellness efforts/mental health education
^***Does your institution have resources available for trainees dealing with mental health struggles?
^{^}I have utilized the resources of my program and/or institution for dealing with my mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
⁺Have you, or any OBGYN resident that you know, ever had suicidal thoughts, or attempted self-harm or committed suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic?
⁺⁺The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted my mental health
^{^^}The COVID-19 pandemic has interfered with my ability to perform at work

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