Perceived Stress and Perceived Vulnerability at Healthcare Workers during Covid-19 Pandemic

Authors : Berna GÖKKAYA, Tuba Nur YAZICI, Betul KARGUL

Pages : 431-438

Doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.971161

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Publication Date : 2022-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective:This study evaluated the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(HCWs); and determined several risk factors.. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey was administered to 244 HCWs recruited via the Google Docs platform. The 36-item questionnaire comprised three domains: demographic details, the Perceived Stress Scale-10 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PSS-10);, and the Perceived Vulnerability to Disease Questionnaire insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PVDQ);.Multiple linear regression analysis was used to determine the risk factors for adverse psychological responses. Results:Overall, 244 HCWs aged between 20 and 60 years old participated in the survey and the mean scores for perceived stress insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PS);, perceived infectability insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PI);, and germ aversion insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(GA); were 20.15, 28.83 and 47.78, respectively. Additionally, they were positively associated with gender. Females’ score on PS insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.001);, PI insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.017);, and GA were also significantly higher than men insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.001);.Scores on PSS-10 showed a significant difference between age groups insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.010); in contrast to GA insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.515); or PI insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.346);.The regression model showed that the PI scores were higher among men insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(B=3.145); than among women insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.019);.The analysis showed significant effects working during COVID-19 on PI scores insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(B=3.101; p=0.006);.Furthermore, GA was also significantly related to worsening of the COVID-19 pandemic insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(B=2.73; p=0.004); and was higher among females insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(B=4.622; p<0.001);. Conclusion:According to the results of the study, gender, age, professional experience and knowledge, and working during a pandemic were important factors for PS and PVD. Additionally, supporting the mental health for HCWs obtaining adequate support and taking precautions are essential.
Keywords : perceived stress, perceived vulnerability, COVID 19