Frontline workers and COVID-19 Going to work during this COVID-19 pandemic has placed frontline workers under immense and unprecedented pressure. Exposure to excessive stress, for prolonged periods, can have many harmful consequences on the emotional and mental well-being of frontline workers. It can: lead to burnout syndrome; trigger common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); result in unhealthy behaviours, like the frequent use of tobacco, alcohol or other substances; result in frequent absence from work or reduced productivity while at work. While many of the efforts to reduce stress and care for frontline workers must be made by organizations, managers and health administrators, frontline workers can also take the following actions to cope with stress. Identify which things are within your control, and which challenges you have no control over. Stay connected. Exchange support with trusted colleagues at work, as many may be having similar experiences. Maintain a healthy lifestyle: healthy diet and exercises. Rest during any downtime at work and get enough sleep between shifts. Avoid using tobacco, alcohol or other substances. Practice techniques like breathing exercises, relaxation, meditation. Know your limits. Seek help from a health professional if your feelings of distress persist and it becomes difficult to cope with your daily activities at work or at home. This could be your doctor or a psychiatrist or therapist. Adapted from: http://www.emro.who.int/mnh/news/ frontline-workers-and-covid-19-coping-with-stress.html. Access: 10 Jan 2020. Glossary : frontline workers: profissionais da “linha de frente”; harmful : prejudiciais, danosas; well-being: bem-estar; lead to : levar a; burnout syndrome : estafa; trigger : desengatilhar; trusted : confiáveis; breathing : respiração; seek : procure. “Burnout syndrome, depression, anxiety or PTSD; frequent use of tobacco, alcohol or other substances and frequent absence from work” are used in the text as examples of:

different types of action that can be taken for dealing with excessive stress for prolonged periods during the COVID-19 pandemic.

suggested causes of the unprecedented pressure put on frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

unforeseen collateral effects of suggested actions to cope with the excessive exposure to stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.

possible emotional and mental consequences of the frontline workers’ exposure to excessive stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Questão 1419075 de Língua Inglesa - COSEAC 2021

Questão

ID 1419075

Disciplina: Língua Inglesa

Assunto: Questões Sociais | Social Issues

Ano: 2021 Banca: COSEAC Órgão: Universidade Federal Fluminense

Frontline workers and COVID-19

Going to work during this COVID-19 pandemic has placed frontline workers under immense and unprecedented pressure. Exposure to excessive stress, for prolonged periods, can have many harmful consequences on the emotional and mental well-being of frontline workers. It can: lead to burnout syndrome; trigger common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); result in unhealthy behaviours, like the frequent use of tobacco, alcohol or other substances; result in frequent absence from work or reduced productivity while at work.

While many of the efforts to reduce stress and care for frontline workers must be made by organizations, managers and health administrators, frontline workers can also take the following actions to cope with stress.

Identify which things are within your control, and which challenges you have no control over.
Stay connected.
Exchange support with trusted colleagues at work, as many may be having similar experiences.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle: healthy diet and exercises.
Rest during any downtime at work and get enough sleep between shifts.
Avoid using tobacco, alcohol or other substances.
Practice techniques like breathing exercises, relaxation, meditation.
Know your limits.
Seek help from a health professional if your feelings of distress persist and it becomes difficult to cope with your daily activities at work or at home. This could be your doctor or a psychiatrist or therapist.

Adapted from: http://www.emro.who.int/mnh/news/ frontline-workers-and-covid-19-coping-with-stress.html. Access: 10 Jan 2020.

Glossary: frontline workers: profissionais da “linha de frente”; harmful: prejudiciais, danosas; well-being: bem-estar; lead to: levar a; burnout syndrome: estafa; trigger: desengatilhar; trusted: confiáveis; breathing: respiração; seek: procure.

“Burnout syndrome, depression, anxiety or PTSD; frequent use of tobacco, alcohol or other substances and frequent absence from work” are used in the text as examples of:

Alternativa A:
different types of action that can be taken for dealing with excessive stress for prolonged periods during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alternativa B:
suggested causes of the unprecedented pressure put on frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alternativa C:
unforeseen collateral effects of suggested actions to cope with the excessive exposure to stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alternativa D:
possible emotional and mental consequences of the frontline workers’ exposure to excessive stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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