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The Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Jordanian Healthcare Workers

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  • Fadi Fawaris

    (King Hussein Cancer Center, Jordan)

  • Elham H. Othman

    (The University of Jordan, Jordan)

  • Mohammed AlBashtawy

    (Al Al-Bayt University, Jordan)

  • Ahmad Abu Alfwares

    (King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan)

Abstract

Introduction: Healthcare workers face incomparable work and psychological demands that are amplified throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care workers in Jordan. Method: A cross-sectional design was used. Data was collected using an online survey during the outbreak of COVID-19. Results: Overall, of the 312 healthcare workers, almost 38% and 36% presented with moderate to severe anxiety and depression consecutively. Nurses reported more severe symptoms than other healthcare workers. And both anxiety and depression were negatively correlated with well-being. Getting infected was not an immediate worry among healthcare workers; however, they were worried about carrying the virus to their families. Implications for Practice: Stakeholders must understand the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers and plan to provide them with the required psychological support and interventions at an early stage.

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  • Fadi Fawaris & Elham H. Othman & Mohammed AlBashtawy & Ahmad Abu Alfwares, 2022. "The Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Jordanian Healthcare Workers," International Journal of Reliable and Quality E-Healthcare (IJRQEH), IGI Global, vol. 11(3), pages 1-9, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jrqeh0:v:11:y:2022:i:3:p:1-9
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