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Introduction: Prolonged COVID-19 pandemic with high morbidity and mortality may cause traumatic events to Healthcare Workers (HCW), resulting in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Hence, this study aims to determine the prevalence of PTSD symptoms and its association with coping strategies among HCW in managing COVID-19 pandemic at Klang Valley Public Hospitals in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study with total of 424 eligible respondents were recruited through stratified random sampling. Data was collected from 6th May until 6th June 2021 using a self-administered online questionnaire adopted from MPCL-5 and Brief COPE instruments. IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 26 was used to analyse data. Result: 25% of the respondents demonstrated PTSD symptoms. Respondents who are single (aOR=3.319, 95% CI: 1.912, 5.762, p-value <0.001) and had history of positive COVID-19 (aOR= 2.563, 95% CI:1.058, 6.209, p-value=0.037) were more likely to experience PTSD symptoms. Frequently coping with self-blaming (aOR= 7.804, 95% CI: 3.467, 17.568, p-value < 0.001), behavioural disengagement (aOR= 7.262, 95% CI: 1.973, 26.723, p-value =0.003), humour (aOR= 5.303, 95% CI: 1.754, 16.039, p-value =0.003), venting emotion (aOR= 3.287, 95% CI: 1.521, 7.105, p-value =0.002) and less planning (aOR= 2.006, 95% CI:1.154, 3.487 p-value =0.014) are significant predictors for PTSD symptoms. Conclusion: One in four HCW managing COVID-19 in Klang Valley public hospitals experienced PTSD symptoms. Therefore, urgent interventional program targeting HCW who are single with history of positive COVID-19 is beneficial to prevent PTSD. Maladaptive coping strategies like self-blaming, venting emotion, humour and behavioural disengagement should be replaced with more adaptive coping strategies like planning, self-compassion, self-care and self-reflection. © 2023 Authors. All rights reserved.
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Introduction: This study measured the outcome of the Optimal Health Program (OHP) among frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The OHP is a wellness-based self-management intervention focused on well-being to gain optimal health. OHP is originally from Australia and has been translated, culturally adapted and branded as the Program Kesihatan Optimum Sanubari (SANUBARI). The program was conducted as a psychosocial intervention and the outcomes measured were self-efficacy, coping styles and well-being. Methods: Eligible participants were nurses who actively managed COVID-19 inpatients in Hospital Kuala Lumpur and committed to complete the intervention. Those who did not provide consent or had comorbidity, unstable medical or psychiatry illnesses were excluded. 43 nurses were recruited through convenience sampling method and completed outcome measures from General Self-Efficacy Scale, Brief COPE and WHO-5 Well-being Index, before and 1-month after the intervention. The OHP was conducted via group-based, using OHP Sanubari workbook with 5 weekly sessions by trained facilitators and lasted for 60 to 90 minutes per session. Results: Significant improvement was observed 1-month post intervention for self-efficacy (t(42)=5.64, p <0.001) and well-being(t(42)=2.14, p<0.05);different approach coping strategies(acceptance, use of informational support, positive reframing, active coping, and planning) and avoidant coping strategies(distraction, venting, denial, and substance use). Whilst, humor coping reduced significantly 1-month post-intervention (t(42)=3.66, p<0.05). Conclusion: This study reports the positive outcome of OHP on the mental health status of healthcare workers during the pandemic. This program can be considered as a tool towards optimal health throughout their career. © 2023 Authors. All rights reserved.