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Mental health outcomes among health-care workers in Oman during COVID-19: A cluster analysis.
Chan, Moon Fai; Al-Shekaili, Muna; Al-Adawi, Samir; Hassan, Walid; Al-Said, Nazik; Al-Sulaimani, Fatima; Jayapal, Sathish Kumar; Al-Mawali, Adhra.
  • Chan MF; Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
  • Al-Shekaili M; Al Masarra Hospital, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman.
  • Al-Adawi S; Department of Behavioral Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
  • Hassan W; Al Masarra Hospital, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman.
  • Al-Said N; Al Masarra Hospital, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman.
  • Al-Sulaimani F; Al Masarra Hospital, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman.
  • Jayapal SK; Centre of Studies & Research, Directorate General Planning, and Studies, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman.
  • Al-Mawali A; Centre of Studies & Research, Directorate General Planning, and Studies, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman.
Int J Nurs Pract ; 27(6): e12998, 2021 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1345964
ABSTRACT

AIM:

Despite the much heralded epidemic of adjustment difficulties, health-care workers (HCW), who are likely to be at risk and impacted with mental health issues, have received scant attention. This study aimed to determine whether definable profiles exist in a cohort of HCWs associated with demographic and mental health problems.

METHODS:

An online cross-sectional survey was conducted in Oman. Demographic and mental health data were collected from 8 to 17 April 2020. A total of 1132 participants returned their completed questionnaire. A two-step cluster analysis was used to split the sample into three clusters.

RESULTS:

Cluster A (n = 416) was from HCW in non-frontline roles, and constituted "low-risk and least-impacted". Cluster B (n = 412) and Cluster C (n = 304) were from frontline HCW and constituted 'high-risk and moderate-impacted' and 'high-risk and high-impacted' groups, respectively. HCWs in Cluster C reported more depression (P < 0.001), anxiety (P < 0.001), stress (P < 0.001) and clinical insomnia (P < 0.001) compared with those in the other clusters. HCWs in Cluster C were at the highest risk for mental health problems during the pandemic.

CONCLUSIONS:

Early psychological interventions targeting this vulnerable group may be beneficial. Management should develop different tailor-made strategic plans to address different mental health needs for each profile group.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Int J Nurs Pract Journal subject: Nursing Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijn.12998

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Int J Nurs Pract Journal subject: Nursing Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijn.12998