HEALTHCARE WORKERS VACCINATION FOR COVID-19 VI-RUS AND MENTAL RESILIENCE
Ioannis Barboutas, Kostantinia Karathanasi
Monday, January 1, 2024
Publication year:
2024
Authors:
- Barboutas Ioannis, Accountant, Operator of the Greek Electricity Distribution Network Deddie, Region of Central Greece, Lamia, Greece
- Karathanasi Kostantinia, Major, RN, MSc, PhDc , 404 Military Hospital, Larisa, Greece
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Pages: 97-114
Abstract:
Introduction: Mental resilience is significantly and negatively associated with symptoms of distress and sense of danger, which may affect vaccination for COVID-19.Purpose: Investigation of G.Η. Lamia health workers mental resilience during the pandemic and their attitudes and perceptions towards vaccination.Material and Method: Α cross-sectional study of 98 health professionals with a questionnaire that included Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale (CD–RISC) and questions on attitudes and perceptions towards vaccination. SPSS v21 was used for statistical analysis, ANOVA, Chi square and the non-parametric U-test, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests were performed while the significance level was set at 0.05.Results: The average levels of mental resilience were moderate to high (67.73 ± 18.05), while safety and efficacy of vaccine were supported by 3/5 of the respondents. Among those who had not been vaccinated but had only become ill, only 40% intended to be vaccinated immediately. Statistically significant differences in levels of mental resilience were shown by people who considered the vaccine effective in preventing COVID-19 disease (p=0.002) and participants who were in favor of restrictions on health workers who have not been vaccinated (p=0.011).
Conclusions: Mental resilience is linked to health professionals΄ attitude towards vaccination, highlighting the necessity of supporting health system in times of health crisis, both in terms of human resources and logistical equipment, so that quality health care can be continuously provided.
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