Stressor, coping mechanism, and motivation among health care workers in dealing with stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia

Windarwati, Heni Dwi; Ati, Niken Asih Laras; Paraswati, Mareta Deka; Ilmy, Shofi Khaqul; Supianto, Ahmad Afif; Rizzal, Alfunnafi’ Fahrul; Sulaksono, Ari Dwi; Lestari, Retno; Supriati, Lilik

doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102470

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“…Cai et al (2020) reported that frontline staff members believed they have the professional obligation to work long hours. Our findings are in line with existing literature suggesting that using avoidance strategies in an attempt to avoid unnecessary interactions or new COVID-19 information to escape from stressors caused by overly engaging (Eslami Akbar et al, 2015;Vagni et al, 2020;Windarwati et al, 2021).…”

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The Role of Coping Behavior in Healthcare Workers' Distress and Somatization During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Background: Constantly searching for a balance between work demands and their own physical and psychological health has challenged medical and nursing staff during the immediate wake of this COVID-19 viral epidemic leading to acute stress reactions and psychosomatic symptoms. Coping behavior might be a buffer for work-related stress in relation to mental well-being. The present study aims to evaluate the role of positive and negative stress-reducing activities on healthcare workers' mental and physical well-being.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using an online survey that was sent out using our network of healthcare workers at the University of Antwerp and through social media. Socio-demographic data, coping behavior with the Palliative Pallet Scale (P3), and distress and somatization using the Four-dimensional symptom checklist were collected. Surveys were completed by 1,376 participants.Results: The results clearly showed that positive stress-reducing activities are related to fewer symptoms of distress and somatization. Providing direct care to COVID-19 patients was associated with a higher decrease of applying positive stress-reducing activities during the peak of the pandemic compared to the ideal situation. Finally, fewer symptoms of distress and somatization were associated with the following activities: reading, mind sports games, keeping a hobby collection, studying; engaging in sexual activities with your partner; cleaning the house, tidying up, working in the garden, doing household chores; exercising alone; walking, or taking a trip together with someone; exercise together with someone; watching TV, listening/playing (to) music/, playing computer games; playing a card game or other board game; and preparing something extra tasteful outside regular meals.Conclusion: Our study demonstrated an association between concrete coping behaviors and distress and somatization in healthcare workers during the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results provide relevant and additional insights to develop and investigate interventions among others in personal leadership and resilience.

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“…These findings support evidence regarding the relationship between seniority and age on job stress in healthcare systems. 20 , 21 , 46 , 51 …”

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“…This study's findings are ultimately consistent with Babore (2020) and other works finding problem-solving as the dominant and most significant coping strategy in reducing frontline nurse staff stress. 14 , 18 , 22 , 49 , 51 …”

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Major Stressors and Coping Strategies of Frontline Nursing Staff During the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2020 (COVID-19) in Alabama

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Cole²,

Ahmed³

et al. 2020

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Background: Studies suggest that nursing staff during pandemics such as H1N1 Influenza and COVID-19 exhibit higher than usual stress levels due to an increasingly overburdened healthcare system and increasing infection rates. This study aims to investigate the major stressors and coping strategies reported by nurses working directly with potentially infectious patients in Alabama, United States, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted with nursing staff working in hospital settings in the state. The questionnaire was completed by 109 nurses working in hospitals that treated COVID-19 patients. Results: Around 71% of the nursing staff were concerned about receiving more COVID-19 patients and exhibited heightened workload-related stress resulting from taking care of infected patients. The study found that most nurses (82%) are stressed about getting their friends and family infected. Overall, younger, less experienced nurses reported more stress levels compared to older, senior-level nurses. Findings suggest that many nurses fail to perceive protective measures as an effective coping strategy, with only 75% reporting problem-solving strategies such as hand washing and wearing a face mask, and only 60% avoiding public transportation and crowded spaces. Findings also suggest a lack of organizational support including psychiatric assistance, with no nurses reportedly seeking psychological therapy. Conclusion:The COVID-19 pandemic increased the stress level of the nursing staff in Alabama. The study finds that the cases in the state of AL are still increasing dramatically, which can overwhelme the healthcare system and escalate nurse stress levels.

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“…Nonetheless, professional collaboration, efficient preventive measures, and a positive attitude when dealing with the epidemic contribute to stress reduction (Windarwati et al, 2021). LAZISMU, as the national zakat institution, has participated as a community group with significant assets in Indonesia to help overcome the pandemic's impact in numerous ways, including offering scholarships, delivering basic requirements, assisting orphanages, and distributing masks.…”

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Indonesian covid-19 issue on media: review on spiral of silence application theory

Tawai

Suharyanto

Putranto

et al. 2021

Indonesian Journal of Communications Studies

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Covid-19 has resulted in a global health and socioeconomic crisis that is still unprecedented in history. Since Indonesia confirmed its first Covid-19 case, UNICEF has led several pandemic response efforts in collaboration with the government, the World Health Organization (WHO), and other partners. This research discussed the process of handling the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia. The theory used in this research was the Spiral of Silence theory, while the method used van Dijk's Critical Discourse Analysis. The object of research was articles on Kompas.com published from August to December 2020. We concluded that the government provides too much security through nonverbal languages, such as not providing examples of the health protocol implementation that should have been implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic. Furthermore, there is still a sense of security generated in the absence of compliance with policies and sanctions that should have been implemented. As a result, the public has become oblivious to the applicable regulations and believes that the pandemic is not a major issue. As a result, this condition has worsened the Covid-19 pandemic situation in Indonesia.

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Stressor, coping mechanism, and motivation among health care workers in dealing with stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia

Cited by 55 publications

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The Role of Coping Behavior in Healthcare Workers' Distress and Somatization During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Role of Coping Behavior in Healthcare Workers' Distress and Somatization During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Major Stressors and Coping Strategies of Frontline Nursing Staff During the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2020 (COVID-19) in Alabama

Indonesian covid-19 issue on media: review on spiral of silence application theory

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