In:
International Journal of Public Health, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 67 ( 2022-9-2)
Abstract:
Objectives: Whereas early findings suggest that risk perceptions related to COVID-19 affect psychological well-being in healthcare workers (HCWs), the temporal associations between these variables need to be clarified and HCWs lived experience further explored. This study proposes a mixed evaluation of COVID-19-related risk perception and affective responses among HCWs. Methods: A longitudinal mixed-method study was conducted. HCWs ( N = 138) completed measures of COVID-19 risk perceptions, depression, anxiety, burnout and secondary traumatic stress (STS) at baseline and 6 months later. A subsample ( n = 20) participated in semi-structured interviews exploring both risk perceptions and affective responses. Results: Main quantitative findings showed positive associations between worry to contaminate others and depression ( IRR = 1.04, p & lt; 0.05), anxiety ( IRR = 1.03, p & lt; 0.01), STS ( b = 0.3, p & lt; 0.05), and perceptions of lacking protection ( IRR = 1.04, p & lt; 0.05) with anxiety scores. Four themes emerged from the thematic content analysis: 1) life was turned upside down; 2) skills were put in quarantine; 3) dealing with patient discomfort; 4) balance to be found between protection and restrictions. Conclusion: These findings emphasize the importance to develop tailored interventions, such as group discussion sessions, to optimize risk perception and help manage uncertainty.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1661-8564
DOI:
10.3389/ijph.2022.1604517
DOI:
10.3389/ijph.2022.1604517.s001
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Frontiers Media SA
Publication Date:
2022
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2276416-1
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