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Fear of COVID-19, psychological distress, work satisfaction and turnover intention among frontline nurses.
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Journal of nursing management [J Nurs Manag] 2021 Apr; Vol. 29 (3), pp. 395-403. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Oct 11. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Aim: To examine the relative influence of fear of COVID-19 on nurses' psychological distress, work satisfaction and intent to leave their organisation and the profession.<br />Background: The emergence of COVID-19 has significantly impacted the psychological and mental well-being of frontline health care workers, including nurses. To date, no studies have been conducted examining how this fear of COVID-19 contributes to health, well-being and work outcomes in frontline nurses.<br />Methods: This is a cross-sectional research design involving 261 frontline nurses in the Philippines. Five standardized scales were used for data collection.<br />Results: Overall, the composite score of the fear of COVID-19 scale was 19.92. Job role and attendance of COVID-19-related training predicted fear of COVID-19. An increased level of fear of COVID-19 was associated with decreased job satisfaction, increased psychological distress and increased organisational and professional turnover intentions.<br />Conclusions: Frontline nurses who reported not having attended COVID-19-related training and those who held part-time job roles reported increased fears of COVID-19. Addressing the fear of COVID-19 may result in improved job outcomes in frontline nurses, such as increased job satisfaction, decreased stress levels and lower intent to leave the organisation and the profession.<br />Implications for Nursing Management: Organisational measures are vital to support the mental health of nurses and address their fear of COVID-19 through peer and social support, psychological and mental support services (e.g. counselling or psychotherapy), provision of training related to COVID-19 and accurate and regular information updates.<br /> (© 2020 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Burnout, Professional
Cross-Sectional Studies
Fear
Female
Humans
Male
Personnel Turnover trends
Philippines epidemiology
Professional Role
SARS-CoV-2
Socioeconomic Factors
COVID-19 epidemiology
COVID-19 psychology
Job Satisfaction
Nursing Staff, Hospital psychology
Stress, Psychological epidemiology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1365-2834
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of nursing management
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32985046
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13168