Objectives The aim of this study was to assess coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in the hospital staff, as well as to identify protective factors of COVID-19 anxiety once the coronavirus pandemic was announced in Poland. Methods 90 healthcare workers from the hospital in Poland completed validated self-report questionnaires assessing self-efficacy, emotional control, and PTSD symptoms; a questionnaire assessing COVID-19 anxiety; and a socio-demographic questionnaire. A multiple linear regression was conducted to assess the effects of gender, being directly vs indirectly exposed to patients, and general self-efficacy on COVID-19 anxiety. Results The analysis showed that female ( β = −0.271, p < 0.01) healthcare professionals indirectly exposed to patients ( β = −0.336, p < 0.01) and those who reported lower levels of general self-efficacy ( β = −0.295, p < 0.01) have a stronger tendency to experience COVID-19 anxiety [ R 2 = 0.301, F (3,89) = 12.34, p < 0.01]. Conclusion The findings show the importance of self-efficacy for dealing with COVID-19 anxiety. The internal coping strategies should be introduced to healthcare workers.
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