Assessing COVID-19-related anxiety and functional impairment amongst nurses in Malawi

Genesis Chorwe‐Sungani

doi:10.4102/phcfm.v13i1.2823

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Assessing COVID-19-related anxiety and functional impairment amongst nurses in Malawi

Genesis Chorwe‐Sungani iD (se abre en una pestaña nueva)

Año: 2021
Revista / colección: African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
Editorial / institución: AOSIS
DOI: 10.4102/phcfm.v13i1.2823 (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
ISSN: 2071-2928, 2071-2936
Licencia: CC BY
Citas: 25

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Estudio transversal que evaluó ansiedad relacionada con COVID-19 y deterioro funcional en 102 enfermeras de Malaui en 2021. El objetivo fue determinar la prevalencia de ansiedad y discapacidad funcional en este grupo ocupacional, así como validar la Escala de Ansiedad por Coronavirus para su uso en enfermeras. Se encontró que 25.5% presentaba ansiedad relacionada con COVID-19 y 48% deterioro funcional, con diferencias significativas según el tipo de establecimiento: las enfermeras hospitalarias mostraron los mayores niveles (58.6%, media = 20.6 ± 10.4). La Escala de Ansiedad por Coronavirus demostró ser un instrumento efectivo (sensibilidad = 73.1%, especificidad = 60.5%, área bajo la curva = 0.73). Los hallazgos subrayan la necesidad de evaluar regularmente a las enfermeras y proveer intervenciones psicosociales durante pandemias.

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La ansiedad relacionada con COVID-19 afectó al 25.5% de las enfermeras malaui evaluadas, mientras que el 48% experimentó deterioro funcional en sus labores.
Las enfermeras que trabajan en hospitales presentaron significativamente más deterioro funcional (58.6%) en comparación con otras instituciones de salud.
La Escala de Ansiedad por Coronavirus evidenció propiedades psicométricas adecuadas (sensibilidad 73.1%, especificidad 60.5%) para detectar ansiedad en personal de enfermería.
Es prioritario implementar programas de apoyo psicosocial y asignación de recursos para salud mental dirigidos a enfermeras durante pandemias.

Para quién: Enfermeras, psicólogos ocupacionales, gestores sanitarios y responsables de políticas de salud mental interesados en evaluar e intervenir en ansiedad pandemica y bienestar psicológico del personal de enfermería en contextos africanos.

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BACKGROUND: Psychological well-being of nurses is crucial for them to effectively discharge their duties. However, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related anxiety can interfere with nurses' performance and reduce their self-efficacy. AIM: The primary aim of this study was to assess COVID-19-related anxiety and functional impairment amongst nurses in Malawi. The secondary aim of the study was to determine reliability and validity of the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale. SETTING: The study was conducted in Malawi. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study that collected quantitative data from 102 nurses in Malawi online. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and receiver operating curve analysis. RESULTS: This study found that 25.5% (26) of respondents had COVID-19-related anxiety and 48% (49) functional impairment. There were significant differences in the numbers of respondents who had functional impairment in relation to workplace (Χ2 = 8.7, p = 0.03), with many of those working in hospitals (58.6%, n = 34) having highest levels (mean = 20.6 ± 10.4). The Coronavirus Anxiety Scale proved to be an effective instrument (Sensitivity = 73.1%; Specificity = 60.5%; area under the curve = 0.73) for assessing COVID-19-related anxiety amongst nurses. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to screen nurses for COVID-19-related anxiety and functional impairment and provide them effective psychosocial interventions. Policymakers should place more emphasis on allocation of financial resources to mental health services and staff support programmes targeting nurses during pandemics. There is a need to conduct future research on mental health interventions that might be used to assist nurses with COVID-19-related anxiety and functional impairment.

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Psicología clínica y psicoterapia Salud mental pública y comunitaria Psicología organizacional y del trabajo Evaluación psicológica y psicometría COVID-19 pandemic anxiety nurses functional disability Coronavirus Anxiety Scale psychometric validation workplace mental health hospital staff psychosocial interventions Malawi Clinical Psychology General Health Professions Occupational Therapy

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Chorwe‐Sungani, G. (2021). Assessing COVID-19-related anxiety and functional impairment amongst nurses in Malawi. African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine. https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v13i1.2823

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Assessing COVID-19-related anxiety and functional impairment amongst nurses in Malawi

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