Elisa Mezenge Author

Research Article Open Access

Mental Health Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak among Family Nurses

Author(s):

Xavier Humbert*, Elisa Mezenge, Sarah Joo, Pierre-AndréCouette, François Le Bas and Marie Lange

Objective: COVID-19 outbreak can impact mental health in health care workers. This study aim was to assess the mental health impact of COVID-19 in French family nurses.

Methodology: We carried out a postal-based survey during the first French lockdown. Four psychological validated self-report questionnaires were used to assess stress, post-traumatic stress symptoms, burnout and self-efficacy (Perceived Stress scale, Impact of Event Scale-revised, Maslach Burnout Inventory and General Self-Efficacy scale).

Results: Among the 421 family nurses, 82 (19.48%) worked in high epidemic location. Eighty-six nurses reported significant posttraumatic stress symptoms (21.29%). High burnout symptoms were found in 98 (24.08%), 107... view more»

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