The association of gratitude with perceived stress among nurses in Korea during COVID-19 outbreak.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses might experience added emotional stress. This study examined the relationship between gratitude and psychological stress to explore effective psychological support among nurses.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey assessed the level of psychological distress in 646 nurses in Gwangju, South Korea, using the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10), Gratitude Questionnaire-6 (K-GQ-6), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS). Sociodemographic factors and COVID-19-related experiences were also examined. A linear regression model was used to determine the factors influencing perceived stress.

Results

The mean PSS-10 score was 19.0 ± 4.4. Line

SUBMITTER: Lee JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8530766 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature