Assessing post-traumatic stress disorder among healthcare workers in COVID-19 hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Cong Minh Le (), Tuong Van Nguyen (), Lieu Xuan Cao () and Vu Hoang Anh Nguyen ()

Humanities and Social Sciences Letters, 2024, vol. 12, issue 3, 608-617

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic, a worldwide health emergency has had extensive effects not just on the economy but also on mental well-being specifically among healthcare professionals. This study focuses on examining the extent and symptoms of post-traumatic stress as well as the causes associated with it, the techniques employed to respond and the effectiveness of coping mechanisms among healthcare professionals who are providing care to COVID-19 patients in certain hospitals located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This research used a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative research techniques. This included documentary analysis, surveys, mathematical and statistical analysis and in-depth interviews. The sample consisted of 638 healthcare workers aged between 21 and 63 working at Cho Ray Hospital and the COVID-19 Resuscitation Unit. The results suggest that a majority of healthcare professionals display indications of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ranging from occasional mild episodes occurring once a month to more severe occurrences exceeding 17 times per month. The research findings indicate that coping techniques show high individualization. While certain healthcare professionals may exhibit "normal" levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), effectively managing stress through rest, relaxation and personal time, others with varying degrees of PTSD necessitate professional therapeutic assistance to mitigate the risk of self-harm. This study highlights the pressing necessity for the provision of focused mental health assistance to healthcare personnel in light of the current epidemic.

Keywords: Coping strategies; COVID-19; Healthcare workers; Mental health; Post-traumatic stress disorder. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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