وثيقة
The psychological impacts of COVID-19 : a study of frontline physicians and nurses in the Arab world.
المعرف
DOI: 10.1017/ipm.2020.119
المصدر
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine. v. 38, 3, p. 186-191
المساهمون
Elgendy, Amira., مؤلف
Heidler, Petra., مؤلف
Owais, Tarek A., مؤلف
Eltewacy, Nael Kamel., مؤلف
Hamza, Nouran., مؤلف
الدولة
United Kingdom.
الناشر
Cambridge University Press.
ميلادي
2021-09-01
اللغة
الأنجليزية
الملخص الإنجليزي
Objectives: The COVID-19 (SARS-CoV2) pandemic is wreaking havoc on healthcare systems and causing serious economic, social, and psychological anguish around the globe. Healthcare workers (HCWs) who diagnose and care for COVID-19 patients have been shown to suffer burnout, stress, and anxiety. Methods: In this study, we collected data from 150 frontline HCWs who had close contact with COVID-19 patients at several health facilities in the Sultanate of Oman. The participants completed an online survey that included the Perceived Stress Scale, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, and the WHO-5 Well-Being Index. Results: The study found that a substantial number of healthcare professionals experienced relatively high levels of stress and anxiety, as well as suboptimal levels of well-being. Perceived stress and anxiety were significant predictors of HCWs' well-being. Conclusions: This study adds to the increasing literature indicating harmful effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of HCWs.
ISSN
0790-9667
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