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Psychological Consequences of Covid on Health Care Workers and their Coping strategies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 July 2023

M. Theodoratou ,
A. Miari ,
N. Nikitidis  and
I. Farmakopoulou
M. Theodoratou*
Affiliation:
Social Sciences, Hellenic Open University, Patras, Greece Health Sciences, Neapolis University of Pafos, Pafos, Cyprus
A. Miari
Affiliation:
Social Sciences, Hellenic Open University, Patras, Greece
N. Nikitidis
Affiliation:
Social Sciences, Hellenic Open University, Patras, Greece Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, University of Thessaly, Karditsa
I. Farmakopoulou
Affiliation:
Education and Social Work Sciences, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Research findings show that during the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers (HCWs) have been subject to increased workload while also exposed to many psychosocial stressors.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to investigate Covid’s impact on healthcare professionals’ mental health and their coping strategies

Methods

The study population consisted of 144 health professionals from health care facilities in Patras. An internet based questionnaire was distributed,which included demographic survey questions and the following three scales: (1) The Psychological Consequences Questionnaire (PCQ) scale, (2) The Kessler Psychological Distress scale (k6) and (3) Toulouse’s scale for coping strategies (E.T.C.).

Results

144 health care workers participated in the survey, who were basically women (72.2%) and nurses (60%) In terms of psychological consequences, participants felt pressured, stressed (3.12), and sad/depressed (2.78). The most frequently used coping strategies were acceptance (3.44), active focus (3.38), cognitive focus (3.31), cognitive control and planning (3.30), emotional control (3.17), social informational support (3.16) and cooperation (3.15). In contrast, the strategies used to a lesser extent are substance addiction (1.91), emotional focus ( 2.13), denial (2.27) and alexithymia (2.49). Generally, positive strategies (3.11) were chosen to a greater extent than negative ones ( 2.38).

Conclusions

It is very important for hospital administrations to design specific psychological support programs and encourage health professionals to participate in them in order to manage their fear, anxiety and stress experienced.

Disclosure of Interest

None Declared

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European Psychiatry , Volume 66 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 31st European Congress of Psychiatry , March 2023 , pp. S413
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