Psychosocial Impact of Covid-19 Disease on Nurses in Federal Medical Centre, Asaba

Ezunu N E, Ezunu E O, Ojimba Ao, Agbele T, Egeonu J, Osihro A H, Onyemushani U, Abdulkarim S, Wayemeru Oe, Okey-ezufo C, Okorhi Unique Eguolo, Oyakhire Clementina Omole, Eze-otulaka C, Inegbejie F, Clever A, Ofomata D, Onubogu N, Okpomo P, Aigbokhaode A Q, Ugoeze F, Osiatuma V A, Jisieike O N, Efe Eo, Adaigho I and Avon A P
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Ezunu N E: Department of Nursing, Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Nigeria
Ezunu E O: Department of Internal Medicine, Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Nigeria
Ojimba Ao: CCDRC federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Agbele T: Department of Nursing, Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Nigeria
Egeonu J: CCDRC federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Osihro A H: CCDRC federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Onyemushani U: CCDRC federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Abdulkarim S: CCDRC federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Wayemeru Oe: CCDRC federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Okey-ezufo C: CCDRC federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Okorhi Unique Eguolo: Department of Nursing, Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Nigeria
Oyakhire Clementina Omole: Department of Nursing, Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Nigeria
Eze-otulaka C: CCDRC federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Inegbejie F: CCDRC federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Clever A: CCDRC federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Ofomata D: CCDRC federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Onubogu N: CCDRC federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Okpomo P: CCDRC federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Aigbokhaode A Q: Department of Public Health, Federal Medical Centre Asaba, Nigeria
Ugoeze F: Department of Internal Medicine, Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Nigeria
Osiatuma V A: Department of Radiology, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria
Jisieike O N: Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Department of Health information Management, Nigeria
Efe Eo: Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta Department of Pediatrics, Nigeria
Adaigho I: Department of Psychiatry, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria
Avon A P: Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Department of Health information Management, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023, vol. 7, issue 2, 94-110

Abstract: Introduction: The psychosocial influence of the coronavirus pandemic is serious for Frontline health professionals including nurses because of a higher level of exposure. Nurses are often faced with a psychological burden as a result of work demands. This study aimed to investigate the psychosocial impact of Covid-19 on nurses in the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria. Methods: Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 6th April 2021 to 4th March 2021. A total of 180 nurses were selected using a simple random sampling technique. A structured self-administered questionnaire on the DASS-21score and COVID-19 fear scale was used to collect data. The data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Univariate analysis of Psychological variables of depression, anxiety, and stress was calculated and bivariate analysis of sociodemographic and psychosocial variables was carried out. Results: A total of 180 participants with a mean age of 36.63±7.93 years were recruited. Forty-four males and one hundred and thirty-six females were included in the study. The prevalence of moderate depression, extremely severe anxiety, and severe stress among nurses was 11.1%, 11.1%, and 5.6%, respectively. Married Nurses were found to have more psychosocial consequences during the COVID-19 period, with a p-value of 0.001 (depression), a p-value of 0.015(anxiety), and a p-value of 0.003(stress). Conclusion: The Burden of Mental Health among Nurses during the COVID-19 period was critical. Fear of infecting family, restrictions, presence of confirmed/ suspected cases with fear of losing them, and disruption of personal life activities increase the risk of developing depression, anxiety, and Stress. The government to develop and implement national programs for occupational, mental health, and safety in the workplace.

Date: 2023
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