Coping strategies among Frontline healthcare workers during covid-19 in a nigerian tertiary hospital: implications for psychosocial support in future emergency health
Résumé fourni par la source
The global outbreak of COVID-19 has presented unparalleled psychosocial difficulties on a global scale, particularly for frontline healthcare workers (HCWs). This study aims to evaluate the coping strategies related to psychosocial impact among frontline healthcare workers in a Nigerian tertiary institution during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 97 frontline HCWs, who were consecutively selected for participation. Data were collected using an adapted version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale and the Perceived Discrimination Scale. A total of 97 questionnaires were distributed, of which 87 were valid for analysis. The data were analysed using SPSS version 23. The association between COVID-19's psychosocial impact and coping strategies were investigated using Chi-square testing, with statistical significance set at P < 0.05. The participants' mean age was 43.32 years. Nearly two in every five of the study participants (41.4%) reported receiving occasional social assistance and whereas 49% reported being sometimes involved in social group activities. The mean score for coping strategies was 3.19±0.73, indicating a moderate degree of coping which were fairly successful. Significant connections were identified between the psychological impact of COVID-19 and social support (χ²=617.309, p<0.00) and coping strategies (χ²=617.309, p<0.00), as well as between the social impact and social support (χ²=734.614, p<0.00) and coping strategies (χ²=6516.444, p<0.00). The study concluded that frontline healthcare workers showed strong resilience despite the psychosocial challenges, and this highlights the vital role of social support, especially from spouses and parents, in reducing the psychosocial burden of COVID-19. It underscores the need for ongoing education on psychological components in emergency health crises.