Psychological health and wellbeing of primary healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia: a longitudinal qualitative study

Khoo, Ee Ming; Abdullah, Adina; Liew, Su May; Hussein, Norita; Hanafi, Nik Sherina; Lee, Ping Yein; Abdullah, Khatijah Lim; Vengidasan, Lelamekala; Bakar, Ahmad Ihsan Bin Abu; Pinnock, Hilary; Jackson, Tracy

doi:10.1186/s12875-022-01870-0

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“…Qualitative data further supported this change, highlighting a more supportive and compassionate environment within the healthcare facility. These results align with Hypothesis 3, demonstrating positive changes in attitudes and perceptions, agreed with Khoo et al who found that the psychological health and wellness, as well as attitudes of primary healthcare workers (PHCWs), changed the initial phases of the pandemic, which were shaped by their perception of the risk of getting the disease and their belief systems [23].…”

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Mental Health Training for Health Care Workers at Eradah and Mental Health Complex in Jeddah City

Alzahrani,

Alamri,

Alaslani

et al. 2023

J. Pharm. Res. Int.

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Aims: This study aims to implement the impact of a mental health training program designed for health workers at Eradah Complex in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia. Study Design: A quasi-study in addition to qualitative designs. Place and Duration of Study: A mixed method was made at Eradah Complex for the program took 4 months. Methodology: A mixed-methods research design was employed with A quasi-experimental design employing a single group pre-test/post-test approach utilized to assess the impact of training on knowledge and attitude and using semi-structured interviews. Additionally, qualitative feedback from both the health workers and patients was gathered to gauge the program's impact on the quality of mental health care provided at the Eradah Complex. Results: A total of 100 participants with different healthcare specialities were selected on quasi-experimental design with nearly equality of males and females’ gender and majority of ages more than 25 years old or less and house officers (physicians). Assessing the knowledge revealed that the group showed a significant difference before assessing the program and after it (p=0.00) with a mean difference of more than 5±1.07 for each type of mental health, also, assessing the attitude revealed that the group showed a significant difference between before assessing the program and after it (p=0.00) except for epilepsy (p= 0.17) with mean difference more than 6±1.06 for each type of mental health. Conclusion: The findings of this case study highlight the positive outcomes of the mental health training program. Health workers demonstrated significant improvements in their understanding of mental health disorders, communication skills, and ability to support patients experiencing mental health crises. Moreover, the program contributed to a noticeable reduction in the stigma surrounding mental illness among both staff members and patients, fostering a more supportive and compassionate healthcare environment. This case study provides valuable insights into the importance of mental health training for healthcare professionals and offers practical recommendations for other healthcare facilities aiming to enhance the mental health competencies of their staff. The study concludes with a discussion of the implications of the findings and suggestions for future research and improvements in mental health training programs for healthcare workers in similar contexts.

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Mental Health Training for Health Care Workers at Eradah and Mental Health Complex in Jeddah City

Alzahrani,

Alamri,

Alaslani

et al. 2023

J. Pharm. Res. Int.

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“…Perceived risk of COVID-19 disease has an impact on the psychological health and well-being of HCWs (Khoo et al, 2022). In the study comparing anxiety and the perception of control of the COVID-19 pandemic conducted by Ekiz et al (2020), it is determined that demographic characteristics of people create differences in the perception of the pandemic.…”

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Lifestyle Changes and COVID-19 Related Perceptions of Turkish Healthcare Workers

Batu,

Yanık

et al. 2023

Sage Open

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This study seeks to investigate and understand the perceptions of and lifestyle changes adopted by healthcare workers (HCWs) in Turkey who were on the front line of the fight against the outbreak of COVID-19. A total of 33 female HCWs with bachelor’s degrees were included in the study. In-depth interview techniques were used. The data analysis was performed with MAXQDA 2020 qualitative data analysis package program. The female HCWs perceived COVID-19 as rapidly contagious, deadly, dangerous, and long-term. Their perception as to the cause of the outbreak was akin to conspiracy thoughts such as bioweapon. In addition, the study determined that social media was the preferred medium for getting news because the news given in the traditional media was not trusted. It was seen that the attitude of participants regarding the preventive measures was in line with the recommendations of international organizations. In terms of lifestyle changes, for example, the dietary habits and physical activity levels of all the HCW participants, changed and online environments were used for communication/socialization. Those HCW participants who smoked, stated that smoking increased the risk and severity of COVID-19, and they declared an increase in the amount of their use. Those HCW participants who consumed alcohol, reported that alcohol consumption increased during the period of the outbreak in order to maintain socialization and relaxation. Those HCW participants who did not smoke or drink alcohol mentioned that they did not intend to start. This study contributes to an understanding of the impact on HCWs of significant health events especially in terms of their perceptions of and their lifestyle changes as a result of such health events.

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“…It also changed Sweden's work organization and routine in primary healthcare facilities, pushing its workers to adapt abruptly to stressful conditions [ 12 ]. In Malaysia and Spain, primary health workers feared handling COVID-19 even after years of the pandemic, initiating continuous psychological distress [ 13 , 14 ]. Even the medical liability of the population to be COVID-19 vaccinated has brought legal repercussions for healthcare workers in the European Union, increasing their stress and burnout [ 15 ].…”

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“…Even the medical liability of the population to be COVID-19 vaccinated has brought legal repercussions for healthcare workers in the European Union, increasing their stress and burnout [ 15 ]. This fear is also combined with their worries about any risk of transmitting the disease to their family members [ 14 ].…”

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How does the work-life balance impact stress on primary healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Putri

Melania

Fatmawati

et al. 2023

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background Most studies in advanced care settings reported that the increasing workload increases the work-life imbalance and harms the mental health of health workers. The COVID-19 Pandemic's tracing, testing, treatment, and mass vaccination also have multiplied the primary healthcare workers' workload. Nevertheless, studies on primary care workers are scarce. This study aimed to investigate how the COVID-19-related work-life balance impact stress on primary healthcare workers in the third years of the pandemic. Methods The study was a cross-sectional, web-based survey conducted on primary healthcare workers in Kediri Regency, Indonesia, with the highest Omicron case surge worldwide. It was conducted right after the surge between July and August 2022, the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic hit Indonesia. Under coordination with the local government health officials, primary healthcare workers were invited to participate in an online survey. The respondents were asked to evaluate their sociodemography, work conditions, personal life, and perceived stress (using the Perceived Stress Scale) during the pandemic. Their work-life balance was evaluated using the Work/Non-work Interference and Enhancement Scale. We used several hierarchical linear regression models to determine which variables contribute to work stress among primary healthcare workers. Results Sociodemographic characteristics, including gender, age, marital status, years of professional experience, and educational level, were not significantly associated with stress levels among our respondents. Separately, work conditions and personal life variables did not associate with stress levels. However, primary healthcare workers' work and personal lives interfere with each other during the pandemic and are associated with their higher stress. Conclusion During the pandemic, the work life of primary health workers interferes with their personal life more than the interference of personal life on their work life. At the same time, the work life's enhancement on the personal life and vice versa were lower than its interference. Those conditions are associated with higher perceived stress of primary health workers.

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Psychological health and wellbeing of primary healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia: a longitudinal qualitative study

Cited by 4 publications

References 31 publications

Mental Health Training for Health Care Workers at Eradah and Mental Health Complex in Jeddah City

Mental Health Training for Health Care Workers at Eradah and Mental Health Complex in Jeddah City

Lifestyle Changes and COVID-19 Related Perceptions of Turkish Healthcare Workers

How does the work-life balance impact stress on primary healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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