Psychological wellbeing of Australian community health service staff during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospital clinical staff have reported poor psychosocial wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Little is known about community health service staff who undertake various roles including education, advocacy and clinical services, and work with a range of clients. Few studies have collected longitudinal data. The aim of this study was to assess the psychological wellbeing of community health service staff in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic at two time points in 2021.

Methods

A prospective cohort design with an anonymous cross-sectional online survey administered at two time points (March/April 2021; n = 681 and September/October 2021; n = 479). Staff (clinical and non-clinical roles) were recruited from eight community health services in Victoria, Australia.

SUBMITTER: Holton S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10131448 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature