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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression Among Frontline Nurses in Wuhan 6 Months After the Outbreak of COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Liu, Huan; Zhou, Zhiqing; Liu, Yan; Tao, Xiubin; Zhan, Yuxin; Zhang, Ming.
  • Liu H; Department of Hemodialysis, The First Affiliated Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College (Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College), Wuhu, Anhui, China (mainland).
  • Zhou Z; Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College (Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College), Wuhu, Anhui, China (mainland).
  • Liu Y; Department of Nursing, Wuhan Third Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China (mainland).
  • Tao X; Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College (Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College), Wuhu, Anhui, China (mainland).
  • Zhan Y; Department of Nursing, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China (mainland).
  • Zhang M; School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China (mainland).
Med Sci Monit Basic Res ; 29: e938633, 2023 Jan 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2242780
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline nurses have experienced psychological problems. However, the depression of frontline nurses in Wuhan 6 months after the outbreak of COVID-19 has not been studied adequately. The purpose of this study was to investigate the depression of frontline nurses in Wuhan 6 months after the COVID-19 outbreak and to analyze possible risk and protective factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data were collected through Wenjuanxing from 612 frontline nurses in Wuhan national COVID-19-designated hospitals between July 27, 2020, and August 12, 2020. The levels of depression, family functioning, and psychological resilience were assessed among frontline nurses in Wuhan with a depression scale, family function scale, and 10-item psychological resilience scale, respectively. The factors associated with depressive symptoms were identified using the chi-square test and binary logistic regression analysis. RESULTS A total of 126 respondents were included in the study. The overall prevalence of depression was 25.2%. The need for mental health services was a potential risk factor for depressive symptoms, while family functioning and psychological resilience were potential protective factors. The COVID-19 pandemic poses a major challenge to the depressive symptoms of frontline nursing in Wuhan, highlighting the need for all frontline nurses in Wuhan to be screened for depression regularly for timely intervention. CONCLUSIONS To mitigate the impact of the pandemic on depression, psychological interventions for frontline nurses need to be implemented to preserve their mental health.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Med Sci Monit Basic Res Year: 2023 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Med Sci Monit Basic Res Year: 2023 Document Type: Article