Perception of COVID-19-related stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitals
Objectives The current study explores the level of perceived social stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of 150 healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitals that...
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| author | Dalia Mohamed Gaber Marwa Mostafa Ahmed Amal Mohamed Sayed Yasmine Samy Elkholy Mai Diaa Sarhan |
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| description | Objectives The current study explores the level of perceived social stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of 150 healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitals that were confirmed positive for COVID-19 infection. Participants were interviewed for assessment of perceived COVID-19-related stigma and associated psychological symptoms using the Patient Health Questionnaire for depression, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment for anxiety, and the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for post-traumatic stress symptoms. Results Two-thirds of participants perceived moderate-to-severe COVID-19-related stigma. Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress symptoms were observed at varying levels in 58.0%, 38.0%, and 11.3% of participants, respectively. Female sex and occupation as a nurse were significantly associated with the total perceived COVID-19-related stigma score. COVID-19-related stigma perception significantly correlated with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Conclusion Perceived social stigma prevails among healthcare workers and is associated with numerous psychological disturbances. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dd85ab8ad8594be6b5231e721b17dd8f2023-01-18T16:34:03ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of International Medical Research1473-23002023-01-015110.1177/03000605221148833Perception of COVID-19-related stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitalsDalia Mohamed GaberMarwa Mostafa AhmedAmal Mohamed SayedYasmine Samy ElkholyMai Diaa SarhanObjectives The current study explores the level of perceived social stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of 150 healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitals that were confirmed positive for COVID-19 infection. Participants were interviewed for assessment of perceived COVID-19-related stigma and associated psychological symptoms using the Patient Health Questionnaire for depression, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment for anxiety, and the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for post-traumatic stress symptoms. Results Two-thirds of participants perceived moderate-to-severe COVID-19-related stigma. Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress symptoms were observed at varying levels in 58.0%, 38.0%, and 11.3% of participants, respectively. Female sex and occupation as a nurse were significantly associated with the total perceived COVID-19-related stigma score. COVID-19-related stigma perception significantly correlated with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Conclusion Perceived social stigma prevails among healthcare workers and is associated with numerous psychological disturbances.https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605221148833 |
| spellingShingle | Dalia Mohamed Gaber Marwa Mostafa Ahmed Amal Mohamed Sayed Yasmine Samy Elkholy Mai Diaa Sarhan Perception of COVID-19-related stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitals Journal of International Medical Research |
| title | Perception of COVID-19-related stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitals |
| title_full | Perception of COVID-19-related stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitals |
| title_fullStr | Perception of COVID-19-related stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitals |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perception of COVID-19-related stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitals |
| title_short | Perception of COVID-19-related stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitals |
| title_sort | perception of covid 19 related stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers at cairo university hospitals |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605221148833 |
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