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Posttraumatic growth among health care workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Source :
- Journal of Affective Disorders
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Elsevier B.V., 2021.
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Abstract
- Background The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant mental health consequences for frontline health care workers (FHCWs). However, no known study has examined the prevalence, determinants, or correlates of posttraumatic growth (PTG) in this population. Methods Data were analyzed from a prospective cohort of FHCWs at an urban tertiary care hospital in New York City (NYC). Assessments were conducted during the spring 2020 pandemic peak (Wave 1) and seven months later (Wave 2). Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify Wave 1 sociodemographic, occupational, and psychosocial factors associated with PTG at Wave 2, and the association between aspects of PTG with burnout and pandemic-related PTSD symptoms at Wave 2. Results A total 76.8% of FHCWs endorsed moderate or greater PTG; the most prevalent domains were increased appreciation of life (67.0%), improved relationships (48.7%), and greater personal strength (44.1%). Non-White race/ethnicity, greater levels of positive emotions, pandemic-related PTSD symptoms, dispositional gratitude, and feelings of inspiration were independently associated with PTG. At Wave 2, endorsement of spiritual growth during the pandemic was associated with 52% and 44% lower odds of screening positive for pandemic-related PTSD symptoms and burnout, respectively; greater improvement in relationships was associated with 36% lower odds of screening positive for burnout. Limitations Single institution study and use of self-report instruments. Conclusions Nearly 4-of-5 FHCWs report pandemic-related PTG, driven largely by salutogenic factors assessed during the pandemic surge. Interventions to bolster these factors may help promote PTG and mitigate risk for burnout and pandemic-related PTSD symptoms in this population.
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Health Personnel
Population
Psychological intervention
Burnout
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Health care
Gratitude
Medicine
Humans
Prospective Studies
education
Pandemics
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education.field_of_study
Health care workers
Posttraumatic growth
business.industry
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Mental health
Psychiatry and Mental health
Clinical Psychology
business
Psychosocial
Posttraumatic Growth, Psychological
Demography
Research Paper
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15732517 and 01650327
- Volume :
- 296
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Affective Disorders
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....cb721f013bb04fd0c74801f25314ec19