Prevalence and correlates of psychological distress amongst healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: An online survey
S. Afr. j. psychiatry (Online)
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27(0): 1-7, 2021.
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em Inglês
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| ID: biblio-1284410
ABSTRACT
Background:
Understanding the mental health needs of healthcare workers during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic with a view of mitigating its impact on occupational functioning is vital.Aim:
To determine the prevalence and correlates of psychological distress amongst healthcare workers.Setting:
The study was carried out in Nigeria during COVID-19 pandemic.Methods:
A cross-sectional quantitative study using a convenience sample was conducted amongst healthcare workers. The survey comprised of two Google formatted self-report questionnaires, a 12-item General Health Questionnaire and a questionnaire containing socio-demographic, work related and knowledge of COVID-19 variables. Questionnaires were distributed via closed professional WhatsApp platforms. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test and logistic regression.Results:
There were 313 respondents and prevalence of psychological distress was 47.0%. Females were almost twice as likely to have psychological distress as males (OR = 1.92, 95% CI 1.213.04, p = 0.006). Healthcare workers who had no contact with COVID-19 positive patients had an 87% reduced risk of psychological distress (OR = 0.13, 95%CI 0.230.25, p = 0.018) compared with those who had contact with COVID-19 positive patients. Healthcare workers with poor knowledge of COVID-19 had a 44% reduced risk of psychological distress compared with those with good knowledge (OR = 0.56, 95% CI 0.340.93, p = 0.025).Conclusion:
Findings revealed that healthcare workers in Nigeria reported psychological distress during COVID-19 pandemic. Greater risk was amongst females and those who had contact with COVID-19 positive patients whilst poor knowledge was protective.
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Assunto principal:
Angústia Psicológica
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
África
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
S. Afr. j. psychiatry (Online)
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan/NG
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Department of Haematology, Haematology Mavens Specialist Center/NG
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Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Achievers University/NG
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Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Medicine, Federal Medical Center/NG
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Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Clinical sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos/NG
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Department of Surgery, Osun State University (UNIOSUN) Teaching Hospital/NG
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