Perceived stress levels and professional quality of life aspects among nurses during COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia
Background: Frontline healthcare personnel treating patients with COVID-19 were observed to have an increased susceptibility to a low professional quality of life compared to those dealing with non-COVID-19 patients. Objectives: The study aims to assess perceived stress and professional quality of l...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124001513 |
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| Summary: | Background: Frontline healthcare personnel treating patients with COVID-19 were observed to have an increased susceptibility to a low professional quality of life compared to those dealing with non-COVID-19 patients. Objectives: The study aims to assess perceived stress and professional quality of life among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia. Method: A descriptive correlational study design was conducted using a convenience sample of nurses working in COVID-19 units (N = 212). This study utilized the Perceived Stress and Professional Quality of Life Scales to collect data after obtaining official and ethical approval. The researcher conducted the study through an online survey using the Google Forms link, reaching out to nurses in East Jeddah General Hospital. Results: The study revealed that nurses experience a high level of perceived stress (35.87 ± 4.57), along with a low professional quality of life. The average Compassion Satisfaction was (19.56 ± 4.98), while burnout was high (45.87 ± 6.89) and secondary traumatic stress was also high (43.26 ± 7.25). Conclusions: The COVID-19 health crisis has had an impact on the mental health and quality of professional life for healthcare professionals. There is a need to implement long-term contingency programs aimed at improving the emotional well-being of health service professionals. |
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| ISSN: | 2214-1391 |