Psychological well-being of healthcare workers during COVID-19: Relationship with risk perception and fear in the context of health belief model

This study aimed to evaluate the extent of fear and risk perception related to COVID-19 and their impact on the psychological well-being of healthcare workers. Data were gathered through an online survey, incorporating questions about risk perception utilizing the health belief model, the Fear of CO...

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Published in:Archives of environmental & occupational health 2023, Vol.78 (9-10), p.483-494
Main Authors: Yavuz, Cavit I., Yildiz, M. İrem, Sari, Özge Y., B. Uçgun, Aysenur, Altintas, Kerim Hakan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
COVID-19
Fear
Health care
healthcare workers
Medical personnel
Mental disorders
Pandemics
Perception
Perceptions
preparedness
Psychological factors
psychological well-being
Questionnaires
Risk perception
Surveys
Well being
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Summary:This study aimed to evaluate the extent of fear and risk perception related to COVID-19 and their impact on the psychological well-being of healthcare workers. Data were gathered through an online survey, incorporating questions about risk perception utilizing the health belief model, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale, and the General Health Questionnaire-12. A total of 364 HCWs participated in the survey, with 94% of participants identified as being in the high-risk category for mental disorders based on their General Health Questionnaire scores. The assessment of COVID-19-related risk perception within the Health Belief Model demonstrated significant correlations between perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived barriers, and self-efficacy with both the fear scale and General Health Questionnaire scores. Linear regression was employed to identify factors influencing General Health Questionnaire scores, revealing that risk perception, Fear of COVID-19 scores, marital status, and perceived health were significantly associated with General Health Questionnaire scores. These findings underscore the importance of monitoring the psychological well-being of healthcare workers throughout all stages of pandemic preparedness and response.
ISSN:1933-8244
2154-4700
DOI:10.1080/19338244.2024.2303995