The impact of psychological distress, socio‐demographic and work‐related factors on coping strategies used by nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional study

Rahmani, F; Ranjbar, F; Asghari, E; Gholizadeh, L

The impact of psychological distress, socio‐demographic and work‐related factors on coping strategies used by nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional study

Rahmani, F Ranjbar, F Asghari, E Gholizadeh, L

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Citation:: Nursing Open, 2024, 11, (1), pp. e2053
Issue Date:: 2024-01

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dc.contributor.author	Rahmani, F
dc.contributor.author	Ranjbar, F
dc.contributor.author	Asghari, E
dc.contributor.author	Gholizadeh, L https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6711-3312
dc.date.accessioned	2024-01-08T01:25:30Z
dc.date.available	2024-01-08T01:25:30Z
dc.date.issued	2024-01
dc.identifier.citation	Nursing Open, 2024, 11, (1), pp. e2053
dc.identifier.issn	2054-1058
dc.identifier.issn	2054-1058
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/174077
dc.description.abstract	<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:sec><jats:title>Aim</jats:title><jats:p>This study aimed to determine factors associated with coping strategies used by nursing staff during the COVID‐19 pandemic in Iran.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Design</jats:title><jats:p>Cross‐sectional study.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods</jats:title><jats:p>A convenience sample of 365 nurses were selected from referral hospitals for COVID‐19 patients in Tabriz, Iran between February 2022 and July 2022. An online self‐administered questionnaire was distributed through social media platforms, including WhatsApp and Instagram. The survey package included a modified Brief COPE scale, socio‐demographic and work‐related questions, and a measure of psychological distress. Multiple regression analysis examined associated factors with coping strategies in SPSS. The study adhered to the STROBE guidelines for reporting.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results</jats:title><jats:p>The mean age of participants was 31.2 (7.3) years old. Of the 365 participants, 209 (58.9%) used maladaptive coping strategies, and 214 (57.6%) reported experiencing psychological distress. Psychological distress was the strongest predictor of maladaptive coping strategies (β = 4.473, <jats:italic>p</jats:italic> < 0.001). Female nurses (β = 3.259, <jats:italic>p</jats:italic> < 0.05), nurses who were under 35 years of age (β = 3.214, <jats:italic>p</jats:italic> < 0.05), nurses with fewer than ten years of experience (β = 2.416, <jats:italic>p</jats:italic> < 0.001), those who worked in COVID‐19 ICUs (β = 4.321, <jats:italic>p</jats:italic> < 0.001), floor nurses (β = 2.344, <jats:italic>p</jats:italic> < 0.001), and those who worked two or more years in COVID‐19 settings (β = 3.293, <jats:italic>p</jats:italic> < 0.001) had higher mean scores in maladaptive coping strategies.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Patient or Public Contribution</jats:title><jats:p>No patient or public contributions.</jats:p></jats:sec>
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Wiley
dc.relation.ispartof	Nursing Open
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1002/nop2.2053
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject.classification	4204 Midwifery
dc.subject.classification	4205 Nursing
dc.title	The impact of psychological distress, socio‐demographic and work‐related factors on coping strategies used by nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional study
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	11
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
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dc.date.updated	2024-01-08T01:25:29Z
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pubs.volume	11
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AbstractAimThis study aimed to determine factors associated with coping strategies used by nursing staff during the COVID‐19 pandemic in Iran.DesignCross‐sectional study.MethodsA convenience sample of 365 nurses were selected from referral hospitals for COVID‐19 patients in Tabriz, Iran between February 2022 and July 2022. An online self‐administered questionnaire was distributed through social media platforms, including WhatsApp and Instagram. The survey package included a modified Brief COPE scale, socio‐demographic and work‐related questions, and a measure of psychological distress. Multiple regression analysis examined associated factors with coping strategies in SPSS. The study adhered to the STROBE guidelines for reporting.ResultsThe mean age of participants was 31.2 (7.3) years old. Of the 365 participants, 209 (58.9%) used maladaptive coping strategies, and 214 (57.6%) reported experiencing psychological distress. Psychological distress was the strongest predictor of maladaptive coping strategies (β = 4.473, p < 0.001). Female nurses (β = 3.259, p < 0.05), nurses who were under 35 years of age (β = 3.214, p < 0.05), nurses with fewer than ten years of experience (β = 2.416, p < 0.001), those who worked in COVID‐19 ICUs (β = 4.321, p < 0.001), floor nurses (β = 2.344, p < 0.001), and those who worked two or more years in COVID‐19 settings (β = 3.293, p < 0.001) had higher mean scores in maladaptive coping strategies.Patient or Public ContributionNo patient or public contributions.

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