مقالة علمية
The psychological impacts of COVID-19: a study of frontline physicians and nurses in the Arab world

Al Mahyijari, N.


 

The psychological impacts of COVID-19: a study of frontline physicians and nurses in the Arab world

Al Mahyijari, N.

Objectives: The COVID-19 (SARS-CoV2) pandemic is wreaking havoc on healthcare systems and causing serious economic, social, and psychological anguish around the globe. Healthcare workers (HCWs) who diagnose and care for COVID-19 patients have been shown to suffer burnout, stress, and anxiety. Methods: In this study, we collected data from 150 frontline HCWs who had close contact with COVID-19 patients at several health facilities in the Sultanate of Oman. The participants completed an online survey that included the Perceived Stress Scale, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, and the WHO-5 Well-Being Index. Results: The study found that a substantial number of healthcare professionals experienced relatively high levels of stress and anxiety, as well as suboptimal levels of well-being. Perceived stress and anxiety were significant predictors of HCWs’ well-being. Conclusions: This study adds to the increasing literature indicating harmful effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of HCWs.

Objectives: The COVID-19 (SARS-CoV2) pandemic is wreaking havoc on healthcare systems and causing serious economic, social, and psychological anguish around the globe. Healthcare workers (HCWs) who diagnose and care for COVID-19 patients have been shown to suffer burnout, stress, and anxiety. Met...

مادة فرعية

المؤلف : Al Mahyijari, N.

مؤلف مشارك : A. Badahdah
Khamis, Faryal Ali

بيانات النشر : Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine، 2020مـ.

التصنيف الموضوعي : العلوم التطبيقية|العلوم الطبية .

المواضيع : COVID-19 - Sultanate of Oman.

Anxiety .

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