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Burnout and peritraumatic distress of healthcare workers in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jang, Yeonhoon; You, Myoungsoon; Lee, Heeyoung; Lee, Minjung; Lee, Yeji; Han, Jin-Ok; Oh, Jeong Hyeon.
  • Jang Y; Department of Public Health Science, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, South Korea.
  • You M; Department of Public Health Science, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, South Korea. msyou@snu.ac.kr.
  • Lee H; Institute of Health and Environment, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea. msyou@snu.ac.kr.
  • Lee M; Gyeonggi Public Health Institute, 172 Dolma-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, 13605, South Korea.
  • Lee Y; Institute of Health and Environment, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea.
  • Han JO; Office of Dental Education, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Oh JH; Gyeonggi Public Health Institute, 172 Dolma-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, 13605, South Korea.
BMC Public Health ; 21(1): 2075, 2021 11 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1574638
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

To evaluate the current status of emotional exhaustion and peritraumatic distress of healthcare workers (HCWs) in the COVID-19 pandemic, and identify factors associated with their mental health status.

METHODS:

An online survey involving 1068 of consented HCWs that included nurses, physicians, and public health officers was conducted in May 2020. Descriptive statistics and multivariate regression analyses were performed on the collected data.

RESULTS:

Although no significant difference in peritraumatic distress was observed among the surveyed HCWs, the workers' experience of emotional exhaustion varied according to work characteristics. Respondents who were female, older, living with a spouse, and/or full-time workers reported higher levels of emotional exhaustion. Public health officers and other medical personnel who did not have direct contact with confirmed patients and full-time workers had a higher level of peritraumatic distress. Forced involvement in work related to COVID-19, worry about stigma, worry about becoming infected, and perceived sufficiency of organizational support negatively predict emotional exhaustion and peritraumatic distress.

CONCLUSIONS:

Job-related and emotional stress of HCWs should not be neglected. Evidence-based interventions and supports are required to protect HCWs from mental illness and to promote mental health of those involved in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: BMC Public Health Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12889-021-11978-0

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: BMC Public Health Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12889-021-11978-0