Impact of Fear of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Nurses in Pakistan. Issue 5 (4th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khattak, Sajid Rahman; Saeed, Imran; Rehman, Shams Ur; Fayaz, Mohammad
• Is Part Of: Journal of loss and trauma. Volume 26:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 421
• Page End: 435
• Publication Date: 2021-07-04
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- secondary trauma -- psychological distress -- turnover intention -- leader support -- frontline nurses -- Pakistan; Loss (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Adjustment (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Life change events -- Periodicals; Interpersonal relations -- Periodicals; 154.4
• DOI: 10.1080/15325024.2020.1814580
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1532-5024

Abstract

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the mental, emotional and psychological health of Frontline nurses. This study examines the impact of fear of COVID-19 on nurses' turnover intention, secondary trauma, and psychological distress. Additionally, we explore the possible moderating variable, i.e., leadership support that may compensate for the negative impact of fear of COVID-19 on the nurses' turnover intention, secondary trauma, and psychological distress. Initially, 700 nurses were contacted; however, the response of 380 nurses was received. It is found that fear of COVID-19 significantly affects nurses mental health. We concluded that hospital administrations should support, encourage and motivate Frontline nurses to reduce negative emotional and mental health issues.