Examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general self-efficacy among the frontlines

ABSTRACT

This study aims to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general self-efficacy among the frontlines in the northern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This research employed a descriptive-correlational approach to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general self-efficacy among the frontlines. The study took place at the major government hospitals in the northern region of Saudi Arabia. The researcher used simple random sampling to ensure the representativeness of the population. The frequency and percentage were utilized to determine the demographic profile of the respondents. T-test and one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used to determine significant differences. Moreover, bivariate-r was used to test whether a statistically significant relationship exists between the variables. This study was conducted between November and December 2021. Nurses scored high on the impact of event scale (38.83±21.62) and general self-efficacy (25.93±6.88). There are significant differences found on gender to IES (t=2.110;p<0.36), ward assignment (t=244;p<.034), age (F=11.28;p<.001), and years of experience (F=10.11;p<.001). Conversely, no significant difference was found on gender to GSE (t=-.847;p>.398) ward assignment (t=-1.092;p>.253), age (F=.212;p>.932), and years of experience (F=.611;p>.655). Lastly, there is no significant relationship between the impact of COVID-19 and general self-efficacy (r=.170;P<.75). Despite the psychological effects of COVID-19, nurses still cope with the challenges. Male nurses, those assigned in the COVID-ward, aged 26-30 years old, and with 16 years and more experience were most affected during the COVID-19. No significant difference was found in demographic characteristics of GSE, and lastly, no significant relationship between the impacts of COVID-19 on GSE. © 2022 The authors.