Physical and Mental Health, Stress, and Resilience among Healthcare Workers during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic using a Regional Teaching Hospital as an Example

Abstract

In this cross-sectional study, the subjects were medical staff caring for patients with confirmed or suspected coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a regional teaching hospital. A total of 100 questionnaires were enrollment from 1 June 2021 to 30 July 2021. The study tool was a questionnaire containing physical and mental health, work stress, and resilience sub-scales. Study results were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, and Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient and regression analysis. In medical staff, physical and mental health and work stress were negatively correlated with resilience ( r=−0.55, p <0.01 ; r=−0.61, p<0.01). Furthermore, the main predictors affecting resilience in medical staff included: physical and mental health, education level, and resilience (F=33.7, p<0.001), which explained 52.0% of variation. The study results indicated the following: (1) a channel for relieving stress such as psychological assessment and care should be provided for medical staff; (2) a friendly team atmosphere should be created and the support system should be strengthened; and (3) complete and appropriate epidemic control training and sufficient protective equipment should be provided. This study can be used as a reference for formulation of relevant policies through hospital management.