Factors associated with COVID-19 fear among healthcare professionals in Bangladesh

Ali, Mohammad

doi:10.1016/j.dialog.2022.100037

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“…Further, contrary to the results of the studies from Bangladesh [ 3 , 8 ], in our study, older female respondents experienced a higher level of personal COVID-19 stressors, which is probably the result of caring for their family. Similar results were reported in a qualitive study from Iran [ 33 ].…”

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“…In this study, there was a prevalence of younger nurses with less working experience, which may have contributed to transition shock [ 15 ]. Earlier research also confirmed that younger nurses are more susceptible to developing signs of transition shock [ 3 , 15 ]. Similar observations were reported in South Korea, where most of the investigated nurses complained about a lack of specific medical knowledge and skills required for the care of these patients [ 26 ].…”

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“…Furthermore, their work was hindered by increased physical, psychological, and social pressure, largely caused by the fact that they were fighting against an insufficiently known virus, leading to uncertainty and fear, which are both extremely strong stressors [ 27 ]. Furthermore, studies conducted in Bangladesh also highlight greater difficulties in health workers that are female and belong to a younger age group [ 3 , 8 ]. These circumstances may causes an increased sensitivity to presenting personal and professional challenges and problems [ 28 ].…”

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“…The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus is one of the greatest global threats that has occurred in the history of mankind [ 1 , 2 ]. Unlike the general population, healthcare workers employed in the hospital system are continuously exposed to a high risk of infection [ 3 ]. Due to the speed with which the virus spread, the functioning of health systems around the world was significantly changed, which additionally caused unprecedented pressure on healthcare systems and healthcare workers [ 3 , 4 , 5 ].…”

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“…Unlike the general population, healthcare workers employed in the hospital system are continuously exposed to a high risk of infection [ 3 ]. Due to the speed with which the virus spread, the functioning of health systems around the world was significantly changed, which additionally caused unprecedented pressure on healthcare systems and healthcare workers [ 3 , 4 , 5 ]. Healthcare workers had to quickly adopt new knowledge in order to provide effective health care to sick patients with the mandatory use of protective equipment such as masks, goggles, and protective suits [ 4 , 6 ].…”

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Relationship between Transition Shock, Professional Stressors, and Intent to Leave the Nursing Profession during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Background and Objectives: Moving nurses to a COVID-19 department may cause the phenomenon of transition shock, which occurs when already employed nurses change jobs. A set of confusing and uncertain feelings arise due to the unfamiliar work environment, which may lead to their intention to leave the nursing profession. The aim of this study was to examine transition shock and the contribution of both the respondents’ characteristics and the presence of stressors to the occurrence of transition shock in nurses assigned to work in COVID-19 departments. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study with 120 nurses employed in COVID-19 departments was conducted. Several linear regression models were used to assess the association between transition shock, personal and professional COVID-19 stressors, and the intention to leave the nursing profession. Results: Nurses who intended to leave the profession showed higher transition shock and higher personal and professional stressors (p < 0.001). Female nurses had lower transition shock (β = −0.16; p = 0.036) and higher personal COVID-19 stressors (β = 0.27; p < 0.001). University education contributes to the lowering of nurses’ transition shock (β = −0.16; p = 0.038). Nurses who did not intend to leave the nursing profession had lower personal COVID-19 stressors (β = −0.15; p = 0.044). Transition shock was associated with personal COVID-19 stressors (β = 0.39; p < 0.001) and professional COVID-19 stressors (β = 0.29; p < 0.001), and vice versa. Conclusions: The phenomenon of transition shock was present after nurses transitioned to working in COVID-19 departments. Transition shock may cause more nurses to leave the profession, which may have a strong impact on the health system in many countries that are already facing a shortage of nurses. Additional education on and preparation for adapting to new working conditions with psychological support could have an influence by lowering the level of nurses’ transition shock.

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