@article{01JNRHC2WGSSHMC8GAGQH1DRQ3,
  abstract     = {{Background/Aims: This study was conducted with the aim of assessing the mental well-being of general practitioners (GPs) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia. These findings are intended to provide valuable insights to primary care stakeholders about the potential need for support interventions. Materials and Methods: In the context of the international cross-sectional survey on primary health care during the COVID-19 pandemic (PRICOV-19), our initial focus was on evaluating the appropriateness of employing the Mayo Clinic Well-Being Index (MWBI) for Serbian GPs. The Spearman test validated the correlation between the GPs' scores of the MWBI and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS21) in the Serbian context. The univariate and multivariate linear regressions modeled the personal and job-related potential predictors of higher MWBI scores (p < 0.05). Results: A strong, positive, and significant correlation was found between the MWBI score; the total DASS21 score; and the scores for depression, anxiety, and stress (p < 0.001). In this pilot study, 71.3% of the GP respondents had poor mental well-being indicated with MWBI scores >= 2 (the mean was 3.3 +/- 2.7). The likelihood of experiencing poor mental well-being among the GPs was found to be associated with decreases in their socioeconomic statuses (B = -0.893; p = 0.021). Furthermore, inadequate allocation of time for the review of scientific evidence and guidelines has been correlated with a decline in mental well-being among respondents (B = -1.137; p = 0.033). Conclusions: The MWBI effectively assessed GPs' mental well-being amidst COVID-19 in Serbia. GPs with low socioeconomic statuses might most benefit from mental well-being support during crises. For better mental well-being, GPs need adequate time in their agendas to assess scientific evidence and adhere to established guidelines.}},
  articleno    = {{573}},
  author       = {{Santric Milicevic, Milena and Tripkovic, Katica and Bjelica, Nenad and Dinic, Milan and Jeremic, Danilo and Van Poel, Esther and Willems, Sara and Bukumiric, Zoran}},
  issn         = {{2227-9032}},
  journal      = {{HEALTHCARE}},
  keywords     = {{Serbia,PRICOV-19,Wellbeing,primary care,Validation,General practitioners,general practitioners,mental well-being,primary health care,crisis interventions,Mayo Clinic Mental Well-Being Index,Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21,data correlations,linear regressions,BRIEF SCREENING TOOL,MEDICAL-STUDENTS,PHYSICIANS,COVID-19,INDEX,CARE}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  number       = {{5}},
  pages        = {{14}},
  title        = {{General practitioners’ mental well-being during crises : results of the PRICOV-19 study pilot in Serbia}},
  url          = {{http://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13050573}},
  volume       = {{13}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}

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