A Multi-Center Study on the Negative Psychological Impact and Associated Factors in Chinese Healthcare Workers 1 Year After the COVID-19 Initial Outbreak

Autor: Maria Jose Gonzalez Mendez, Li Ma, Ruben Alvarado, Jorge Ramirez, Kun-Peng Xu, Hui-Fang Xu, Shao-Kai Zhang, Mohamed S. Bangura, Ying Yang, Yan-Qin Yu, Xi Zhang, Wenjun Wang, Xiaofen Gu, Li Li, Didier Sama Salah, Youlin Qiao
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: International Journal of Public Health, Vol 67 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1661-8564
DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2022.1604979
Popis: Objectives: The study aimed at analyzing the prevalence of five psychological outcomes (depression, anxiety, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicidal ideation) among Chinese healthcare workers (HCWs), and measured the total possible negative psychological impact 1 year after the COVID-19 initial outbreak.Methods: A cross-sectional nationwide multi-center study was performed between November 2020 and March 2021 in China. A self-report questionnaire was applied, and three psychological scales were used. Binary logistic regression was performed to analyze the risk factors associated with each psychological outcome.Results: The findings demonstrated that the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative psychological impact on HCWs, which was still evident 1 year after the initial outbreak. Nurses showed higher depression and anxiety than other HCWs. Female gender, passive coping, long working hours, having a chronic disease, and experiencing violence, among other factors, were all risk factors for psychological impairment.Conclusion: Developing and promoting programs to improve mental health among HCWs, and identifying those who might need psychological support is still relevant 1 year after the initial outbreak.
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