Allison Squires RN, PhD, FAAN, Hillary J. Dutton RN, MS, MPH, Maria Guadalupe Casales-Hernandez RN, PhD, MS, Javier Isidro Rodriguez López RN, MGEA, Juana Jimenez-Sanchez RN, DrHA, Paola Saldarriaga-Dixon RN, MSN, Cornelia Bernal Cespedes RN, MSN, Yesenia Flores RN, MSN, Maryuri Ibeth Arteaga Cordova RN, MSN, Gabriela Castillo EdD, Jannette Marga Loza Sosa RN, MSN, Julio Garcia RN, PhD, Taycia Ramirez RN, MSN, Cibeles González - Nahuelquin RN, PhD, Teresa Amaya RN, MSN, Jose Luis Guedes Dos Santos RN, PhD, Derby Muñoz Rojas RN, PhD, Lilia Andrea Buitrago-Malaver RN, PhD, Fiorella Jackeline Rojas-Pineda RN, MSc, Jose Luis Alvarez Watson RN, MSN, Mercedes Gómez Del Pulgar RN, PhD, Maria Anyorikeya MPH, Hulya Bilgin RN, PhD, Aurelija Blaževičienė RN, PhD, Lucky Sarjono Buranda MD, MSc, CMHA, CDIF, CLSSBB, FISQua, Theresa P. Castillo EdD, MA, CHES, Stefanía Johanna Cedeño Tapia RN, MSN, Stefania Chiappinotto RN, PhD, MSN, Dulamsuren Damiran RN, PhD, Blerina Duka RN, PhD, Vlora Ejupi RN, MA, Mohamed Jama Ismail RN, MSN, BSN, Shanzida Khatun RN, PhD, Virya Koy RN, PhD, MHPEd, MNSc, Seung Eun Lee RN, PhD, Taewha Lee RN, PhD, FAAN, Jakub Lickiewicz PhD, Jūratė Macijauskienė PhD, Iwona Malinowska-Lipien RN, PhD, Apiradee Nantsupawat RN, PhD, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan RN, MSN, Fadumo Osman Ahmed RN, MSN, BSN, Aylin Ozakgul RN, PhD, Yennuten Paarima RN, MPhil, BSN, Alvisa Palese RN, PhD, Veronica E. Ramirez PhD, Alisa Tsuladze MPH, Zeliha Tulek RN, PhD, Maia Uchaneishvili MPH, Margaret Wekem Kukeba RN, PhD, Enkhjargal Yanjmaa RN, PhD, Honey Patel MPH, MPA, Zhongyue Ma MPH, Lloyd A. Goldsamt PhD, Simon Jones PhD
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Abstract
Aim
To describe the self-reported mental health of nurses from 35 countries who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background
There is little occupationally specific data about nurses' mental health worldwide. Studies have documented the impact on nurses’ mental health of the COVID-19 pandemic, but few have baseline referents.
Methods
A descriptive, cross-sectional design structured the study. Data reflect a convenience sample of 9,387 participants who completed the opt-in survey between July 31, 2022, and October 31, 2023. Descriptive statistics were run to analyze the following variables associated with mental health: Self-reports of mental health symptoms, burnout, personal losses during the pandemic, access to mental health services, and self-care practices used to cope with pandemic-related stressors. Reporting of this study was steered by the STROBE guideline for quantitative studies.
Results
Anxiety or depression occurred at rates ranging from 23%–61%, with country-specific trends in reporting observed. Approximately 18% of the sample reported experiencing some symptoms of burnout. The majority of nurses’ employers did not provide mental health support in the workplace. Most reported more frequently engaging with self-care practices compared with before the pandemic. Notably, 20% of nurses suffered the loss of a family member, 35% lost a friend, and 34% a coworker due to COVID-19. Nearly half (48%) reported experiencing public aggression due to their identity as a nurse.
Conclusions
The data obtained establish a basis for understanding the specific mental health needs of the nursing workforce globally, highlighting key areas for service development.
Implications for nursing policy
Healthcare organizations and governmental bodies need to develop targeted mental health support programs that are readily accessible to nurses to foster a resilient nursing workforce.
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