The prevalence of probable mental health disorders among hospital healthcare workers during COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 330, P. 329 - 345

Published: March 16, 2023

The mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be documented worldwide with systematic reviews playing a pivotal role. Here we present updated findings from our review and meta-analysis on among hospital healthcare workers during COVID-19. We searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Embase Web Of Science Core Collection between 1st January 2000 17th February 2022 for studies using validated methods reporting prevalence diagnosed or probable disorders in pandemic. A proportions odds ratio was performed random effects model. Heterogeneity investigated test subgroup differences 95 % prediction intervals. included 401 studies, representing 458,754 participants across 58 countries. Pooled depression 28.5 (95 CI: 26.3–30.7), anxiety 28.7 26.5–31.0), PTSD 25.5 22.5–28.5), alcohol substance use disorder 25.3 13.3–39.6) insomnia 24.4 19.4–29.9). Prevalence rates were stratified by physicians, nurses, allied health, support staff students, which varied considerably. There significantly higher women, those working high-risk units providing direct care. Majority used self-report measures reflected rather than actual diagnosis. These have enhanced understanding at-risk groups hospitals. Targeted research towards these risks are recommended mitigate any long-term consequences.

Language: Английский

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Psychological distress as a mediator between workplace violence and turnover intention with caring for patients with COVID-19

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Jan. 8, 2024

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak exacerbated workplace violence and turnover intention among nurses, particularly affecting greater levels of psychological distress. This study aimed to examine distress as a mediator the relationship between clinical investigate whether caring for patients with COVID-19 moderates this through lens affective events theory. We conducted an online survey 325 Korean registered nurses (mean age = 30.75; female 92.6%) who work in settings August October 2021 using convenience sampling method. Psychological was measured 21-item Depression Anxiety Stress Scale one dichotomous item adopted from Workplace questionnaire. six-item Anticipated Turnover Scale. Caring determined item. research hypotheses assume that could be mediated by moderated nurses. performed mediation analysis independent variable, dependent potential mediator, moderator. revealed nurses’ 308 had statistically significant mediating effect on intention. Furthermore, further moderating relationship. These findings highlight need support services at institutional organizational amidst ongoing pandemic. It is hoped these can contribute development tailored interventions attenuate their timely effective manner.

Language: Английский

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Experiences of stigma, discrimination and violence and their impact on the mental health of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: May 8, 2024

Health care workers have been exposed to COVID-19 more than people in other professions, which may led stigmatization, discrimination, and violence toward them, possibly impacting their mental health. We investigated (1) factors associated with stigma, violence, (2) the association of health, (3) everyday experiences violence. chose a combination quantitative approach qualitative content analysis analyze data collected at three time points: 2020, 2021 2022. A higher age was lower odds experiencing whereas female gender related negative experiences. The intensity exposure greater experience across all years (for example 2022: ratio, 95% confidence interval: 1.74, 1.18-2.55 for mild exposure; 2.82, 1.95-4.09 moderate 5.74, 3.55-9.26 severe exposure, when compared no exposure). Stigma, were most strongly psychological distress 2020 (odds ratio = 2.97, interval 2.27-3.88) depressive symptoms 2.78, 2.12-3.64). Attention should be given destigmatization contagious diseases prevention health problems, both within workplaces among public.

Language: Английский

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Nurses’ experiences of providing care during the COVID‐19 pandemic in Taiwan: A qualitative study

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 30(6), P. 1684 - 1692

Published: Aug. 9, 2021

In the event of a contagious disease outbreak that reaches level pandemic, responsibility providing care for patients increases front-line nurses. However, being in nursing role exposes professionals to range risks, including but not limited contagion and mental health impacts. This qualitative study aimed explore in-depth nurses' experiences time COVID-19 global pandemic. The followed COREQ guidelines. Purposive sampling was applied recruit participants. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were used collect data from 16 nurses across five hospitals Taiwan 2020. Contents analysed using Colaizzi's seven-step method. essential structure identified 'Providing cautiously alert changing environment', which reflects progress Taiwanese during essence phenomenon is presented through three themes: (i) facing emerging challenge, (ii) struggling with uncertainty, fear, stigma, workload, (iii) adapting changes environment: learning innovation. findings multi-dimensional impacts yielded evidence practices can be guide support adequate interventions professionals. By understanding various aspects experiences, policymakers administrators better address providers' professional needs

Language: Английский

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Work-related psychosocial challenges and coping strategies among nursing workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

BMC Nursing, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: June 19, 2023

Abstract Background Nurses and midwives have been stretched by the COVID-19 pandemic amidst heroic roles they played during peak of pandemic. stood tall among their peers in healthcare industry saving lives. The has had a toll on nurses physically, psychologically, socio-economically. numerous deaths traumatized coupled with fear possible infection. seen colleagues loved ones lose lives to pandemic, nevertheless, still render care patients no matter circumstances. Due that, it is imperative ascertain extent which who are much needed delivery affected this This scoping review used Arksey O’Malley’s methodology investigate nature work-related psychosocial challenges encountered noting major contributors coping strategies address them. Methods We performed searched for articles from five databases including PUBMED, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Google Scholar, Grey literature December 2019 2021. A total 7,334 were retrieved study but 45 met inclusion criteria. Results Work-related identified included stress, burnout (emotional exhaustion depersonalization), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, sleeplessness, anxiety. Factors that accounted inadequate personal protective equipment (PPEs), discomfort using PPEs, extreme workload, fatigue. experienced job insecurity, business closure, separation family ones, these contributed challenges. Strategies deal centred emotion-focused problem-focused coping. Conclusions recommends regular counselling support all working at frontline help them better cope devastating effects so could build resilience towards future pandemics.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 and Its Impact on Healthcare Workers: Understanding Stigma, Stress, and Quality of Life

Cureus, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 19, 2023

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively impacted public health systems worldwide and created anxiety stress among communities, resulting in the stigmatization of patients infected with virus. Stigmatization individuals who are sick or thought to be a long history can lead discrimination prejudice. This study aims evaluate prevalence COVID-19-related stigma Jordan, assess relationship between quality life (QoL) healthcare workers, identify possible measures decrease stressful events. Understanding psychological effects workers' jobs reducing their burden is essential improving medical outcomes QoL patients.This cross-sectional was conducted three primary hospitals Amman, from July December 2021. Healthcare workers were recruited through convenience sampling completed self-administered questionnaire, which included demographic information, validated COVID-19 work conditions during pandemic, Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale - 21 Items (DASS-21) questionnaire measure depression, anxiety, stress, EUROHIS-QOL QoL. Data analyzed using descriptive inferential statistics, including chi-square tests post hoc analysis. approved by institutional review board, participation voluntary confidential.The 683 77.7% based capital city, Amman. Most participants 18 30 years age, slightly more than half female. found that 38.1% would not take vaccine once it became available. More (56%) reported experiencing 61% 65% depression pandemic. Internal medicine specialties frontline nurses highest levels greater exposure higher stress. Only 3% (p=0.043), low-income reporting frequently. significantly correlated feelings (p<0.001).Healthcare mental well-being been affected Widespread surveillance for crucial protect issues improve service provided patients. Stigma major factor may increase

Language: Английский

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Psychosocial burden in nurses working in nursing homes during the Covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study with quantitative and qualitative data

BMC Health Services Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: July 26, 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic led to increased work-related strain and psychosocial burden in nurses worldwide, resulting high prevalences of mental health problems. Nurses long-term care facilities seem be especially affected by the pandemic. Nevertheless, there are few findings indicating possible positive changes for workers. Therefore, we investigated which burdens potential aspects working experience during

Language: Английский

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Stigmatization and psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on frontline healthcare Workers in Nigeria: a qualitative study

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Oct. 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a great toll on global health. Frontline healthcare workers (FHCW) directly involved in the treatment of patients have faced some physical and psychological challenges. This study explored stigma traumatic experiences FHCW during Nigeria.We recruited twenty through purposive snowball sampling techniques. Face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted for all participants, qualitative analysis data was done using Colaizzi's phenomenological method.Five themes identified were: Early stage (fear, anxiety, public fright, other countries repatriating their citizens, socio-economic impact call to duty FHCW); working with (excitement recovery stress); psychological, mental emotional trauma; stigmatization (stigmatized by colleagues, family, friends or residential communities, reasons which fear infection, limited knowledge virus at isolation centre effect stigma); recommendations (education awareness creation, government showing more care towards provision health insurance take those that get infected line duty).Stigmatization proven be major challenge conducting duties. experienced may affect quality services rendered these workers. reveals need education creation ongoing pandemic. There is society acknowledge appreciate efforts FHCW.

Language: Английский

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Challenging aged care stigma through communication: discursive responses to stigmatising discourses about aged care work and implications for workers’ mental health

European Journal of Ageing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: April 3, 2025

Language: Английский

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Depression in healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic: results from Czech arm of HEROES Study

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

Abstract The pandemic due to COVID-19 brought new risks for depression of health care workers, which may have differently influenced men and women. We aimed investigate (1) whether workers in Czechia experienced an increase during the pandemic, (2) factors contributed most this change, (3) magnitude associations differed by gender. studied 2564 participants Czech arm international HEalth caRe wOrkErS (HEROES) Study. Online questionnaire was administered summer 2020 (wave 0) spring 2021 1). Depression defined reaching 10 or more points on Patient Health Questionnaire. Logistic regression investigated association participant´s characteristics with multivariable decomposition non-linear models assessed, what extent characteristic explained change occurrence. prevalence increased twice (11% wave 0 22% Stress accounted 50% difference, experience death 15% contact patients 14%. Greater resilience sufficient personal protective equipment were strongly associated lower occurrence depression. stronger than conclude that interventions promote mental future crisis should aim at decreasing stress enhancing resilience. They be delivered especially individuals who affected face their death.

Language: Английский

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