Objectives: The COVID-19 (SARS-CoV2) pandemic is wreaking havoc on healthcare systems and causing serious economic, social, and psychological anguish around the globe. Healthcare workers (HCWs) who diagnose and care for COVID-19 patients have been shown to suffer burnout, stress, and anxiety. Methods: In this study, we collected data from 150 frontline HCWs who had close contact with COVID-19 patients at several health facilities in the Sultanate of Oman. The participants completed an online survey that included the Perceived Stress Scale, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, and the WHO-5 Well-Being Index. Results: The study found that a substantial number of healthcare professionals experienced relatively high levels of stress and anxiety, as well as suboptimal levels of well-being. Perceived stress and anxiety were significant predictors of HCWs’ well-being. Conclusions: This study adds to the increasing literature indicating harmful effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of HCWs.
【저자키워드】 COVID-19, Anxiety, Stress, Well-being, Oman, 【초록키워드】 SARS-CoV2, pandemic, Burnout, mental health, healthcare worker, Health, HCWs, Patient, Psychological, predictor, scale, Care, diagnose, Healthcare professional, close contact, COVID-19 patient, Healthcare system, HCW, collected data, participant, Perceived Stress Scale, Effect, WHO-5 Well-being Index, shown, globe, Generalized, Perceived, with COVID-19, 【제목키워드】 psychological Impact, Arab world, Nurse, physician,