Workplace factors can predict the stress levels of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: First interim results of a multicenter follow-up study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research is lacking on the long-term influence of workplace factors on the mental health of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

We distributed two online surveys to health care workers between May and October 2020 (T1) and between February and April 2021 (T2). Perceived stress, coronavirus-related risks, and workplace factors were measured via self-report questionnaires at both time points. We conducted hierarchical linear regression to investigate the predictive factors for high stress.

Results

A total of 2,110 participants from seven countries and 4,240 participants from nine countries were enrolled at T1 and T2, respectively. Among them, 612 participated in both surveys. We called this cohort T1 + T2. High stress was reported

SUBMITTER: Xiong NN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9663923 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature