Agreement Between Nurses’ Anxiety And Depression Levels And Their Compliance With Isolation Measures During The Covid 19 Pandemic: An Online Cross-Sectional Study
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https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v22i1.61860Keywords:
COVID-19, Nurse, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Compliance with IsolationAbstract
Aims: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between nurses’ anxiety and depression levels and their compliance with isolation measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background: The global COVID-19 pandemic has had severe psychological impacts on nurses.
Methods: Following receipt of the requisite approvals, data were collected actively from 289 nurses consenting to participate in the study through an online questionnaire using theinternet/ social media.
Results: Mean stress, anxiety, and depression scores were higher among carers for COVID-19 patients than in non-Covidcarers. Analysis revealed significant positive correlation between Isolation Precautions Compliance Scale scores and stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout.
Conclusion: Burnout increased while compliance with isolation precautions decreased in this study as stress, anxiety, and depression increased.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 01 January’23 Page : 115-120
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