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ArticlePloS one2023

Association between proximity to COVID-19 and the quality of life of healthcare workers.

Nang Ei Ei Khaing, Claire Quah, Gek Kheng Png, Joanna Wong, Augustine Tee, Hong Choon Oh

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Article in PloS one, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Nang Ei Ei KhaingHealth Services Research, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0002-5361-0481
Claire QuahGeneral Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Gek Kheng PngNursing, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Joanna WongAllied Health, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Augustine TeeRespiratory & Critical Care Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Hong Choon OhHealth Services Research, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Changi General Hospital · SGSingHealth · SG

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affects almost all countries in the world and it impacts every aspect of people's life-physically, mentally, and socio-economically. There are several research studies examining the impact of this pandemic on health, however, very few studies examining the impact of this pandemic on quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the association between proximity to the COVID-19 and quality of life of healthcare workers and identify factors influencing quality of life.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among hospital staff in a tertiary hospital in Singapore. Data on demographic, medical history, lifestyle factors, psychosocial factors, and quality of life were collected using online self-administered questionnaire. Quality of life (QoL) was measured by the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. Robust linear regression was used to determine factors associated with quality of life.

resultsA total of 1911 participants were included in the analysis. The average age of participants was 38.25 (SD = 11.28) years old. 26.90% of participants had been quarantined, hospitalised, being suspected or diagnosed of having COVID-19 infection and they were found to have the lowest levels of QoL across all four domains (physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains). Participants who were singles or nurses, worked in shifts or worked longer hours, had chronic diseases were likely to have lower QoL scores compared to participants in other categories. Healthy lifestyle, social connectivity, resilience, social and workplace support were associated with higher QoL scores.

conclusionsIn planning of measures which aim to improve QoL of healthcare workers, priority should be given to individuals who have been quarantined, hospitalised, being suspected, or diagnosed of having COVID-19 infection. In addition to the proximity of the COVID, lifestyle and psychosocial factors contribute to QoL of healthcare workers. Hence, multifaceted interventions are needed to improve QoL of healthcare workers.

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COVID-19Quality of LifeAdultCross-Sectional StudiesHealth PersonnelHumansLinear ModelsSurveys and Questionnaires

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PMID36952485
PMCPMC10035903
OpenAlexW4360609081

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