Unmasking Distress: An Analysis of COVID-19's Mental Health Impact on Nurses in South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The acute mental health challenges faced by nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic have the potential to result in long-lasting psychological impacts. Promoting the mental health of nurses is crucial not only to safeguard their wellbeing but also to ensure the delivery of optimal patient care.

Objective

This study sought to ascertain the extended mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among nurses in South Africa.

Methods

Participants involved nurses working at four hospitals in the Western Cape province: Helderberg, TC Newman, Stellenbosch, and Tygerberg. A convenience sample of nurses (N = 264) from the four hospitals participated in the study. Data collection involved an online survey, which included a comprehensive battery of psychological me

SUBMITTER: Haine P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11909779 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature