Burnout among South African nurses during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic: a holistic investigation

BMC Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Март 15, 2025

The wellbeing of health care workers (HCWs) has been an ongoing challenge, especially within low and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as South Africa. Evidence suggesting that HCWs are increasingly stressed burned out is cause for concern. Nurses in particular have impacted physically, mentally psychosocially during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This may leave a disproportionate consequence, affecting various aspects their wellbeing, thereby justifying need more holistic investigation African nurses coping mechanisms peak was cross-sectional study design. Online self-reported questionnaires were administered six hospitals, sampled purposively conveniently from three provinces. Using STATA 18.0, Wilcoxon Ranksum test at 5% alpha compared nursing staff management COVID-19's peak. Univariable multivariable linear regression analyses performed to determine factors associated with burnout nurses, 95% confidence interval (CI). Validated scales measuring burnout, coping, resilience, well mental physical utilised. Of 139 participants, 112(97.4%) females, 91(82%) 20(18%) being respectively. median age participants 43.3 years (n = 112), practising duration 12 111). There significant difference score between (p 0.028). In univariable model, significantly < 0.05) Brief COPE Inventory (BCI), Conor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CDRS), Global Mental Health (GMHS), Physical (GPHS) Hospital Anxiety Depression (HADS), occupation. CDRS [Coeff.=0.7, 95%CI 0.4; 0.9], GMHS [Coeff.=-2.4, -3.2; -1.6], GPHS [Coeff.2.1, 1.3; 2.9], HADS 0.2; 1.2]. Investigating multiple this study, it's shown resilience not be key promoting nurses. However, effective interventions crucial should prioritised mitigate future emergencies. Future studies examining associations general health, help generate further evidence towards aimed nurses' wellbeing. Not applicable.

Язык: Английский

Problem drinking and comorbidity with mental ill health: a cross-sectional study among healthcare workers in Sweden

Alcohol and Alcoholism, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 60(3)

Опубликована: Март 25, 2025

Abstract Aims Problem drinking in healthcare workers (HCWs) is highly relevant to study as it could result personal suffering, well inefficiencies health service delivery. This aims investigate the prevalence of nondrinking, drinking, and problem comorbidity between alcohol mental illness (burnout depression) among HCWs Sweden. Methods cross-sectional draws on 2022 Longitudinal Occupational Health survey Healthcare Sweden physicians, nurses, nurse assistants (N = 5966). Measures include levels use assessed by Cut, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye Opener questionnaire, 12-item Burnout Assessment Tool, Symptom CheckList–Core Depression. Multinomial Logistic regressions were used likelihood reporting nondrinking compared drinking. Results The Swedish was 3.7%. Only sex differences observed for those with a male nurses being more likely report Comorbidity found depression but not burnout. Conclusions demonstrated that ~3.7% had also higher contribute new knowledge about comorbidities burnout Findings benefit employers implementing preventive tailored strategies preserve psychosocial well-being HCWs.

Язык: Английский

Alcohol use disorders among healthcare professionals: a call for action

Health Promotion International, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 39(5)

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024

Abstract Alcohol consumption and harmful hazardous drinking are significant contributors to the global burden of disease, accounting for about 3 million deaths each year globally. Owing their stressful work environment, healthcare professionals at a high risk experiencing physical mental health problems, particularly alcohol use disorders. disorder among is concern as it associated with decreased productivity performance ill cognitive impairment. This review, therefore, aimed gather evidence on prevalence factors disorders professionals. The findings revealed professionals, which were worsened during COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, there was glaring dearth studies conducted in low- middle-income countries. Urgent interventions support systems therefore needed address these issues. A comprehensive approach, considering individual organizational factors, alongside evidence-based interventions, training programs, can promote workforce well-being improve quality patient care. It imperative integrate screening, preventive treatment primary psychiatry services. will help ensure early diagnosis timely initiation therapeutic measures, reducing missed opportunities. Furthermore, offering effective human resource management services would significantly enhance prevent

Язык: Английский