Levels of stress and resilience related to the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic among academic medical staff in Serbia

Ristic, Dragana; Hinić, Darko; Banković, Dragić; Kočović, Aleksandar; Ristić, Ivan; Rosić, Gvozden; Ristić, Branko; Мilоvаnоvić, Drаgаn; Janjić, Vladimir; Jovanovic, Mirjana; Selaković, Dragica; Jovičić, Milena; Stevanović, Nebojša; Milanović, Pavle; Milenković, Nemanja; Paunović, Milan; Karlicic, Ivana Stasevic; Novaković, Ivona; Aleksić, J.; Draskovic, Marija; Ranđelović, Nevena; Đorđić, Milan; Gavrilovic, Jagoda

doi:10.1111/pcn.13124

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“…Good stress response recovery (moderate intensity and duration) and the positive appraisal of potential stressors represent the most significant resilience factors, similar to other countries (Veer et al, 2021). Another research, conducted on Serbia’s academic medical staff, showed that higher levels of stress appeared among females, students, participants with lower SES, and previous psychological vulnerabilities (Ignjatović Ristić et al, 2020). However, the local-context research mostly used quantitative methodology, focusing on the public image, instead of the idiographic approach.…”

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“Normalizing” Everyday Life in the State of Emergency: Experiences, Well-Being and Coping Strategies of Emerging Adults in Serbia during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Although emerging adults are generally more physically resilient to the severe effects of COVID-19, they might be vulnerable to the psychological stressors brought about by the crisis. Using semi-structured interviews, this qualitative research aimed to explore the experiences, well-being, coping strategies and future expectations of 15 emerging adults in Serbia during the state of emergency caused by the global pandemic. As a result of thematic analysis, six main themes emerged, focusing on: 1) disruptions in everyday life and functioning; 2) the pandemic as a health crisis; 3) public reaction to the pandemic as a source of tension and frustration; 4) crisis as an opportunity; 5) coping strategies; 6) imagining the post-pandemic future. The present study points to the resilience and resourcefulness of emerging adults in the local context and emphasizes the heterogeneity of this age group and the vulnerability sources of those who might need additional support.

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“Normalizing” Everyday Life in the State of Emergency: Experiences, Well-Being and Coping Strategies of Emerging Adults in Serbia during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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“…A study conducted in China showed a high prevalence of mental health problems during the COVID-19 outbreak, which was positively associated with frequent social media exposure [ 10 ]. Several studies were conducted among the Serbian population previously investigating different aspects of COVID-19 on mental health, including studies investigating the levels of stress and resilience among academic medical staff [ 11 ], the mental health of medical personnel [ 12 ], and public trust and media influence on anxiety and depression levels among skilled workers [ 13 ], and there was a comparative study between Serbia, Lebanon, Italy, and Portugal of public reactions to the outbreak [ 14 ]. The first three mentioned Serbian studies were focused on selected population groups.…”

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Epidemic and Mental Health Status in the General Adult Population of Serbia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Safiye

Milikić

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Since its outbreak, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread throughout the world. The Serbian government declared a state of emergency on 15 March, 2020, implementing some of Europe’s strictest measures to combat the pandemic. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the mental health of the general adult Serbian population and to identify associated factors during the state of emergency and lockdown. Data were collected with a snowball sampling method between 23 March and 25 April, 2020, by using an online questionnaire. Multiple ordinal regression was performed to establish the associations between socio-demographic characteristics, self-estimated health status, and depression, anxiety, and stress. Out of 1057 participants included in the study, 28.9%, 36.9%, and 38.1% reported moderate to severe depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms. Uneasiness related to COVID-19 news, the feeling of helplessness, likeliness of impending death, and presence of COVID-19 symptoms were associated with higher depression, anxiety, and stress scores. Current smoking status was associated with a higher risk of depression and stress. Students had a significantly higher level of depression and stress, while older age was protective against anxiety and stress. Higher socioeconomic status was significantly associated with lower levels of depression, anxiety, and stress.

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“…Being resilient helps manage adverse work situations, overcome hardship and problems at work and reduce negative emotions [ 17 ]. A large amount of evidence shows that resilience plays a vital role in enhancing job satisfaction and mitigating the turnover intention among healthcare workers [ 18 , 19 , 20 ]. A recent study revealed that higher resilience protected healthcare workers from stress during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 20 ].…”

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“…A large amount of evidence shows that resilience plays a vital role in enhancing job satisfaction and mitigating the turnover intention among healthcare workers [18][19][20]. A recent study revealed that higher resilience protected healthcare workers from stress during the COVID-19 pandemic [20].…”

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Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Student Career Perceptions: Perspectives from Medical Students in China

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Lin

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Our aim was to examine perceived occupational turnover intentions among medical students and the associated factors. A cross-sectional study using a Web-based survey was conducted. A total of 2922 completed responses were received (response rate 55.7%). A total of 58.4% (95% CI 56.6–60.2) reported high turnover intention (score of 7–15). The odds of higher total turnover score among the fifth-year students was nearly four times that of first-year students (OR = 3.88, 95% CI 2.62–5.73). Perception of the medical profession as not being of high social status and reputation significantly influenced high turnover intention scores (OR = 2.26, 95% CI 1.90–2.68). All three dimensions of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) significantly predict turnover intention. Lower scores in the support from Significant Other (OR = 1.47, 95% CI 1.17–1.84), Family (OR = 1.47, 95% CI 1.18–1.83) and Friend (OR = 1.42, 95% CI 1.14–1.77) subscales were associated with higher turnover intention. Low score in the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) was also associated with higher turnover intention (OR = 1.44, 95% CI 1.17–1.77). The findings shed light on the importance of changing public attitudes towards respecting the medical profession and improving the implementation of policies to protect the well-being of people in the medical profession.

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Levels of stress and resilience related to the COVID‐19 pandemic among academic medical staff in Serbia

Cited by 20 publications

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“Normalizing” Everyday Life in the State of Emergency: Experiences, Well-Being and Coping Strategies of Emerging Adults in Serbia during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic

“Normalizing” Everyday Life in the State of Emergency: Experiences, Well-Being and Coping Strategies of Emerging Adults in Serbia during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Epidemic and Mental Health Status in the General Adult Population of Serbia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Student Career Perceptions: Perspectives from Medical Students in China

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