Abstract
BackgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses might experience added emotional stress. This study examined the relationship between gratitude and psychological stress to explore effective psychological support among nurses. MethodsA cross-sectional survey assessed the level of psychological distress in 646 nurses in Gwangju, South Korea, using the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10), Gratitude Questionnaire-6 (K-GQ-6), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS). Sociodemographic factors and COVID-19-related experiences were also examined. A linear regression model was used to determine the factors influencing perceived stress. ResultsThe mean PSS-10 score was 19.0 ± 4.4. Linear regression analyses revealed that the MBI-GS-Exhaustion, PHQ-9, and GAD-7 scores were positively associated with perceived stress, while the MBI-GS-Professional efficacy score was inversely associated with perceived stress. Gratitude disposition using the K-GQ-6 score negatively predicted PSS-10 (β = 0.829, p < 0.001). ConclusionsPsychological interventions that help cultivate gratitude and professional efficacy among nurses can help promote stress resilience throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Highlights
COVID-19 has caused serious health problems worldwide, including increased mental health burdens in healthcare workers
No significant difference in Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) scores was noted among the nurses for COVID-19-related variables
We found that the stress level was higher in nurses who worked in the emergency room, which is consistent with a previous study (Cui et al, 2020)
Summary
COVID-19 has caused serious health problems worldwide, including increased mental health burdens in healthcare workers. Healthcare workers report higher mental health stress during the COVID-19 pandemic (Yuan et al, 2020). Factors known to protect against stress among healthcare workers during the pandemic include personal variables, such as coping strate gies, which indicate resilience for mental health outcomes (Carmassi et al, 2020). Methods: A cross-sectional survey assessed the level of psychological distress in 646 nurses in Gwangju, South Korea, using the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10), Gratitude Questionnaire-6 (K-GQ-6), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS). Conclusions: Psychological interventions that help cultivate gratitude and professional efficacy among nurses can help promote stress resilience throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic
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