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Journal : Narra X

Coping strategies used by healthcare professionals during COVID-19 pandemic in Dubai: A descriptive cross-sectional study Hamdan, Ahmad; Eastaugh, Jennifer; Snygg, Johan; Naidu, Jennifer; Alhaj, Ibtisam
Narra X Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): April 2023
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narrax.v1i1.71

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected physical, social, and psychological well-being of all people, especially healthcare professionals (HCP), who are vulnerable to work-related stress. The aim of this study was to explore the effectiveness of coping strategies practiced by HCPs during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Mediclinic Welcare Hospital in Dubai during the pandemic between March 2020 and April 2021. The questionnaire was used to collect demographic data and validated Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Brief-COPE) scales instrument was used to measure the coping strategies. A total 112 respondents were included in the final analysis consisting of physicians (11.6 %), nurses (60.7%), other clinical HCPs (24.1%), and non-clinical staff (7.2%). The common and effective coping strategies used by HCPs were within the problem-focused category. The female HCPs used multiple coping strategies to help them to manage their stress during COVID-19 pandemic. The nurses were more likely to report using emotional support as a coping strategy than doctors or other hospital staff members. Among 48.21% of the respondents that venting helped them release their feelings and distracted themselves through watching movies or television, reading, sleeping, or shopping. Moreover, 42.86% respondents found comfort in practicing religion and spiritual beliefs. Interestingly, the use of alcohol or other drugs was used as a coping mechanism during the pandemic, whereas emotional support and actions as well as taking other advice, were common strategies. Based on these data, healthcare institutions should consider a variety of support measures and programs for the mitigation of stress and negative emotional responses among HCPs during any future outbreaks or pandemics, such as providing access to mental health services, regular check-ins with colleagues or supervisors, peer support groups, educational resources on coping strategies, and paid time off for rest and recovery. Counseling and executive support services also could help staff to manage the mental health during future disasters.
Co-Authors Achmad Hufad Adima, Muhammad Nabil Fauzan ADITYA NUGRAHA Adryant, Haris Rasyad Adzani, Alifa Maula Afifah, Putri Jihan Afifah, Siti Zahra Agniatunnisa, Lasmi Agustina, Nanda Akbar, Syahsultan Alif Akmalia, Alifa Shafa Akmarti, Salma Rasda Alawiyah, Aini Zulfa Alhaj, Ibtisam Ali, Syafi'i Ali, Syafi’i Alifia, Saskia Putri Alvan, Eri Nur Alviansyah, Muhammad Rafli Amalia, Yasmin Aminuyati Anggriani, Mita Anjani Puteri, Widhi Annastasya G, Diesta Apriani, Mutia Aprilian, Ridho Muhammad Jihad Aqmal, Romi Ardani, Liska Ardiansyah, M Rakha Arjawinata, Nisa Nindya Ashari Taqiudin, Said Athayla, Sabian Aulia Rahmah Aulia, Alfitriani Aulia, Lidiana Aurelia, Fidya Azhra Aurelia, Priscilla Windy Ayu Rahma Dewi, Wanda Ayu, Indri Azani, Nadia Azzahra, Fatima Rosaphira Azzahra, Marsha Syaila Badru Salam, Irfan Fauzi Badru, Irfan Fauzi Baskoro, Ilham Bayu Adi Laksono Cahyani, Indri Danial, Adang Desidin, Al Qaromah Dewi, Lusiana Eastaugh, Jennifer Fadillah Gustaman, Randy Faisal Mustofa, Romy Fajriyah, Indriani Dewi Nurul Faseha, Dzuliani Fauzi, Rafi Muhammad Fauziah, Salamatul Fauziah, Silva Fauziah, Sopi Silmi Fayza, Nabila Febriana, Riska Febriansyah Febriansyah Feriska, Claudia Firnanda, Retno Asih Fitri, Vita Laeli Fitria Sari, Afna Fitriani, Ai Asri Fitriyah, Aidatul Gunawan, Dimas Alun Halika, Jasmin Nazwa Haq, Siti Arinil Hartini, Yulaiva Haryanto, Adi Hasyim, Muhammad Gifar Hayat, Dila Fadlilah Herdianti, Nurul Azmi Herwina, Wiwin Hidayat, Risky Achmad hilmansyah, muhammad Huda, Fadilah Nurul Humairah, Mina Kameliya Indah Mulyani Iqva, Valdio Jalaludin Jalaludin Julia, Nisa Kamila, Silfa Fauziah Karwati , Lilis Karwati, Lilis Khairi, Rafi Khairunnisa, Rizka Kharisma, Silviany Kharissa, Revina Salsabilah Khoirinka, Raina Putri Khoiruumah, Ilma Khotimah, Iin Husnul Kurnia, Wanda Laksono, Pandu Jaya Lestaria, Nuri Lestarie, Trie Listiani, Risma M. Kamal Arduansyah Maesaroh, Puput Sabriyanti Mardotillah, Nida Rizki Matin, Ahmad Ghilman Maulana, Restu Fuji Akbar Maulana, Zidan Maulani, Defani Bunga Maulida, Hilma Mawardi, Faza Pradana Megantara, Bilqis Damai Nuraini Meisya, Reisti Siti Meisyai, Reisti Siti Mekwih, Mekwih Monica, Dede Rahma Mudrikah, Idah Muhajir, Fathir Qisti Mulyana, Defri Mumu Mumu, Mumu Murtajaa, Yaasmiin Muslim, Muhammad Nur Naidu, Jennifer Namira, Zahwa Salsa Nandiana, Zulfa Novitasari, Nastiti Novyantari, Zahrani Tri Nugraha, Muhamad Aditia Nur Hidayah, Lutfia Nisa Nur, Revi Amelia Putri Nurafni, Nazla Nuraidah, Iis Jihan Nurani, Siti Shafaa’ Nurariyanti, Elsa Nurazizah, Asyfa Siti Nursabani, Nayla Nurshadrina, Najwa Nurulhasanah, Aisa Oong Komar Parawangsa, Khopipah Indah Pebriyanti, Elsa Ayu Pradinavika, Rifki Pratama, Akmal Putra Prayoga, Zidhan Muda Pridasa, Nazwa Naysilla Pritamie, Nola Putra, Robhans Vickidella Hartono Putri Diana Putri, Amelia Fadila Putri, Septiani Putri, Varisa Disvarika Putri, Zahra Amelia Rabbania, Nayla Zain Rahima, Geriya Rahma, Ima Sofia Rahman, Iqbal Fatur Ramadhana, Rizky Adrian Ramadhanti, Manda Ramdani, Emira Putri Ramdhani, Adrian Renady, Reno Rismawati, Resti Riyanti, Nita Rosidin, Egie Rizky Putri Rostarina Julyanti, Regina Rustandi, Dede Salma, Syifa Sapitri , Tania Sapitri, Elsa Saputri, Cindy Septiani, Yesi Resina Shidratul Attika, Shidratul Sigalingging, Gebi Chicilia Sintya, Nita Snygg, Johan Solly Aryza Sumiarsih, Mia Syabani, Azzahra Rizkia Syahda, Alifia Syarifah, Salsa Sabila Syehar, Nasfa Fitriani Syipa, Mutiara Tania Widyarahmah, Diva Tanujaya, Moch Alfi Ridho Tasya Nugraha, Ghenia Tresnasih, Tasya Truvadi, Linashar Arum Trysiani, Nabila Ayu Tsuroya, Alihfa Hasna Ulum, Syahda Vebrianti, Seli Wardani, Dila Dwiva Kusumah Widiyanti, Indri Ayu Wijaya, Wendi Rio YULIANI, LULU Yuliani, Nadya Amalia Yulianti, Dena Yulianti, Revina Yuliya, Denisa Yus Darusman, Yus Yustialti, Anggriani Zaqiyah, Nurul Zidane, Rizky Akhmad