Self-stigma of seeking professional psychological help and its influencing factors among high-risk health care workers for depression and anxiety: a multicenter cross-sectional study

BMC Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Май 26, 2025

To investigate the status and influencing factors of self-stigma in seeking professional psychological help among high-risk Chinese Health Care Workers (HCWs) for depression anxiety. This multicenter survey employed convenience sampling was conducted from November 2022 to January 2023. A total 1224 HCWs 12 hospitals Hunan Province were selected an online questionnaire survey. The included socio-demographic characteristics participants, Self-stigma Seeking Help Scale, Perceived Social Support Patient Questionnaire-9 Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 General Self-Efficacy Scale-Schwarzer. score ≥ 10 on indicated high risk depression, a Data analysis performed using SPSS 22.0 statistical software. Descriptive statistics, univariate analysis, Spearman correlation generalized linear model used identify its HCWs. Three hundred eighty four valid questionnaires analysis. 30.0 (26.0, 30.0). Results showed that average daily sleep duration, social support, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms significant (all P < 0.05). level moderate level, diverse contribute help. Our study could inform development appropriate interventions reduce enhance mental health

Язык: Английский

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The impact of COVID-19 stress on nurses’ organizational deviance: A moderated mediation model

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 20(5), С. e0324992 - e0324992

Опубликована: Май 28, 2025

The outbreak and rapid spread of the COVID-19 in December 2019 (Iqbal Z, Aslam MZ, T, Ashraf R, Kashif M, Nasir H, Register J, 2020, 13, 208–30) has brought great work pressure to nurses on frontline fight against virus, which is very likely lead deviant behaviors, therefore, how effectively manage inhibit their organizational deviance context an emergency public health crisis a high research value. A questionnaire was administered 319 Chinese in-service nurses, SPSS AMOS software were used conduct correlation analysis, confirmatory factor hierarchical regression analysis statistically test hypotheses developed model. stress can significantly positively predict nurses’ deviance. relationship between two variables mediated by job satisfaction. Furthermore, perceived support(POS) demonstrates dual moderating function our framework: it not only influences CST employee satisfaction, but also affects extent satisfaction mediates subsequent outcomes. important psychological influencing government relevant organizations are supposed take such primary medical staff seriously, provide more supportive resources various measures reduce help individuals cope with crisis.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of Inter and Intra Organizational Factors in Healthcare Digitalization: a Conditional Mediation Analysis

Information Systems Frontiers, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 7, 2024

Abstract Digitalization of the healthcare industry is a major trend and focus worldwide. It has capability to improve quality care, reduce costs, increase accessibility. India’s Healthcare Vision 2030 serves as driving force compelling organization in India embrace digitalization their operations services. We surveyed Indian employees provide comprehensive understanding how external factors impact an organization's internal resources towards successful adoption digitalization. The integration three theoretical perspectives Institutional Theory (IP), Resource-Based View (RBV), Absorptive Capacity (ACT)) enables more holistic intricacies view. Our results emphasize that digital transformation requires than just investment time. Neglecting respond pressures can lead limited outcomes efforts. necessitates presence appropriate organizational culture, accompanied by strong belief support from top management.

Язык: Английский

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Frailty as a Risk Factor for Depression after COVID-19 Hospital Admission

Geriatrics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9(4), С. 97 - 97

Опубликована: Июль 22, 2024

Background: This work aims to establish the relationship between depression and epidemiological or imaging variables, frailty, cognitive status in patients who suffered hospital admission for COVID-19. Methods: A longitudinal observational study investigated 72 admitted COVID-19 a Spain. Patients were evaluated at discharge six months later. Clinical, analytical, variables collected. neurocognitive, nutritional, frailty (FRAIL scale) assessment of included was carried out. The risk considered result above 5 points on PHQ-9 scale. Results: that significantly related 6 after (p = 0.006 pre-frail p 0.001 frail), small-vessel vascular disease tests 0.033), vitamin D level 0.006), taking antidepressants 0.011). Factors negatively associated with presence higher score CAMCOG scale 0.041) older age 0.006). Conclusions: Frailty worsened required SARS-CoV-2 infection. It is important implement prevention measures both these patients.

Язык: Английский

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Satisfaction and Workload as Predictors of Psychological Distress in Professionals of Psychosocial Care Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nursing Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(4), С. 3968 - 3983

Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2024

Background and aims: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the mental health of healthcare professionals, especially those working in Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS), which are crucial services Brazilian system. This study aimed to investigate association between job satisfaction, workload, psychological distress among CAPS professionals during pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted with 53 from seven CAPS. Workload Impact Scale (IMPACTO-BR) Job Satisfaction (SATIS-BR), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), a sociodemographic questionnaire were used. Descriptive analytical statistical analyses performed. Multiple linear regression analysis examine relationship distress. Results: Professionals reported moderate satisfaction (3.67 ± 0.45) mild workload (1.82 0.63). One-third sample showed scores indicative revealed that (p = 0.0025) low 0.0495) associated Conclusions: Low high professional predictive variables These findings highlight need for investments promoting quality life at work crises. implications human resource management public policy development emphasize importance an integrated approach considers well-being effectiveness sustainability psychosocial care model.

Язык: Английский

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Insights into Positive Mental Health Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from a Study in Croatia

COVID, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(7), С. 998 - 1011

Опубликована: Июль 7, 2024

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has raised significant concerns about public health, particularly in terms of mental well-being due to heightened fear and uncertainty. findings this study are based on a survey conducted evaluate the health status general population Croatia during pandemic. Methods: A randomly cross-sectionally included 588 respondents from all 21 counties Croatia. gathered demographic data assessed various factors related response measures using Mental Health Continuum—Short Form (MHC-SF) scale. Results: Despite feeling adequately informed (76.0%), most (60.8%) expressed their loved ones There were numbers who felt there was no risk infection (50.9%) or believed they would not get infected (40.2%), while 72.4% content with government measures. statistical analysis indicated that significantly different between genders, but age-related differences evident, those under experiencing distress. lowest level psychological social observed unemployed. Conclusions: identifies vulnerable groups Croatian pandemic, including younger individuals, parental leave, students, unemployed, exhibited worse health. importance implementing targeted interventions support these is highlighted by findings.

Язык: Английский

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What Mattered Most: Personal, Work-Related, and Psychopathological Characteristics Associated with Healthcare Workers’ Impairment of Functioning during COVID-19

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(19), С. 5821 - 5821

Опубликована: Сен. 29, 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacted healthcare workers (HWs) around the world. Italy was first Western country hit by pandemic, and several studies have been published targeting mental health burden held Italian HWs. Notwithstanding, only a few focused on impact of HWs’ levels functioning. Methods: An online survey distributed to HWs in through physicians’ nurses’ associations, social networks, researchers’ direct contacts, between 4 April 13 May 2020. Participants provided sociodemographic, work-related, pandemic-related data filled out set psychometric questionnaires (Patient Health Questionnaire-9—PHQ-9, General Anxiety Disorder-7—GAD-7, Impact Event Scale—Revised—IES-R, Work Social Adjustment Scale—WSAS). Results: final sample included 1041 (mean age 45.01 ± 11.62, 63.9% females). In total, 58.1% subjects screened positive GAD-7, 27.5% PHQ-9, 25.9% IES-R. Furthermore, 67.4% showed significant level impairment functioning according WSAS, while 35.8% reached scores moderate or worse impairment. multiple linear regressions, screening any scales being exposed unusual suffering significantly predicted all WSAS domains (p < 0.05). Having history disorders domain work ability = 0.002), parent children younger than 18 years family 0.001). Conclusions: Our results corroborate extant about shed light its detrimental effect Tailored interventions should be designed order support during times crisis.

Язык: Английский

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Burnout and anxiety among Chinese nurses: The mediating roles of positive coping strategies and interpersonal problems: A cross-sectional study

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2024

Background Burnout among nurses is a global problem that results in increased turnover as well decreased career satisfaction and poor nursing service. Previous researchers have suggested anxiety associated with burnout. However, the internal mechanism by which affects burnout remains unclear. Furthermore, question of how demographic characteristics predict unanswered. Aims This study aimed to explore mechanisms burnout, verify mediating roles interpersonal relationship problems positive coping between factors can nurses. Methods A total 4,856 were enrolled this study. The ability anxiety, coping, problems, explored via linear regression models. relationships also developing parallel mediation model assistance SPSS PROCESS 3.3 software. Results following nurses: medicine ward (β = 0.075 P < 0.01), surgery 0.054 operating room 0.022 0.037), number night shifts worked per month higher than 10 0.046 possession master's degree or level education 0.03 0.01). Positive 0.029, 95% CI: 0.036) 0.134, 0.118 0.151) mediate Conclusion reveal nurses’ department, education, are effective predictors

Язык: Английский

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Emotional burnout in medical workers of the outpatient clinic

Hygiene and Sanitation, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 103(10), С. 1183 - 1190

Опубликована: Ноя. 19, 2024

Introduction. Much attention is paid to the study of prevalence emotional burnout syndrome (EBS) among health workers (HW). There are few studies relationship between EBS and factors influencing HW subjective well-being. Material methods. in outpatient clinics (nineteen doctors 45 nurses) were examined. was diagnosed using method by V.V. Boyko, trait (TA) state anxiety (SA) – Spielberger–Khanin scale, social well-being (SSW) PWI-A questionnaire R. Cummins. The Mann–Whitney criterion, χ2 used analyze differences indicators, Pearson’s contingency coefficient assess strength relationship, two-way variance analysis detect simultaneous influence two on studied Spearman’s rank correlation relationship. Results. All showed signs varying severity. In structure dominant symptoms, leading places occupied experiences psychotraumatic circumstances (46.2% 54.2% nurses), moral disorientation (43.5% doctors), expansion sphere economy, emotions (30.2% deficit (33.3% 35.2% depersonalization 32.4% nurses). specificity severity symptoms does not depend age, but has positive relationships with experience. 34.7% had high levels TA SA; no found group nurses. SA did age Inverse established development indicators SSW (confidence future, their achievements, level personal security, standard living). Limitations. cross-sectional design study, a small sample allow making unambiguous cause-and-effect conclusions regarding EBS. Conclusion. Data each phase EBS, TA, assessments can be develop program for prevention psychological correction HW.

Язык: Английский

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Healthcare workers experience with a psychological self-monitoring app during COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed study (Preprint)

Опубликована: Дек. 22, 2024

Healthcare workers (HCW) are at risk of experiencing psychological distress, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychological self-monitoring (PSM) apps may contribute to reduce symptoms depression, anxiety and trauma exposure by enhancing emotional self-awareness. This study focused on how a basic PSM app was experienced HCW covid-19 pandemic in Quebec, Canada, exploring users’ experience factors contributing their adherence. To explore with whenever satisfaction app, perception its contribution self-awareness distress influenced adherence app. were invited answer each week questions about well-being mobile A concomitant mixed design used. Data (N=430) collected from post-participation questionnaire 30 semi-structured interviews. Correlations hierarchical multiple regression models conducted examine possible influencing participants' thematic analysis used further experience. Over 12 week-period, mean 72% (SD=29.0) 80% (SD=2.0). Most participants perceived that contributed moderately (n=165) or lot (n=141) enhance The significant model found (F (3, 401) =9.81, p< 0.001) around 11 % variation could be explained (ß=0.251, t=4.918, p<0.001) app’s (ß=0.128, t=2.49, p=0.013). Biological sex (377 women, 53 men), age (A= 41 years, SD= 9.9) least once weeks (n=242) not statistically predictor Emerged themes interviews corresponded described as introspective, reports enhanced self-care practices. Participants also discussed qualities (e.g. ease use, range asked, weekly notifications, etc.) named few unmet expectations possibly simple an interesting tool for interested improving preventing health crises such pandemics.

Язык: Английский

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