Agreement Between Nurses’ Anxiety And Depression Levels And Their Compliance With Isolation Measures During The Covid 19 Pandemic: An Online Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

  • Melike DEMİR DOĞAN RN, MSc, PhD, Associate Professor, Faculty School of Health Science, Gumushane University, Gümüşhane, Turkiye
  • Aylin AYDIN SAYILAN RN, MSc, PhD, Associate Professor, Kirklareli University School of Health Science, Nursing Department, Kirklareli, Turkiye
  • Samet SAYILAN MD, Assistant Professor, Kirklareli Medicine Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Kirklareli, Turkiye

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v22i1.61860

Keywords:

COVID-19, Nurse, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Compliance with Isolation

Abstract

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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2023-01-01

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DEMİR DOĞAN, M. ., SAYILAN, A. A., & SAYILAN, S. . (2023). Agreement Between Nurses’ Anxiety And Depression Levels And Their Compliance With Isolation Measures During The Covid 19 Pandemic: An Online Cross-Sectional Study. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 22(1), 115–120. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v22i1.61860

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Vol. 22 No. 1 (2023)

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