The Psychological Well-Being of Southeast Asian Frontline Healthcare Workers during COVID-19: A Multi-Country Study
Issued Date
2022-06-01
Resource Type
ISSN
16617827
eISSN
16604601
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85130805947
Pubmed ID
35681966
Journal Title
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume
19
Issue
11
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Vol.19 No.11 (2022)
Suggested Citation
Teo I., Nadarajan G.D., Ng S., Bhaskar A., Sung S.C., Cheung Y.B., Pan F.T., Haedar A., Gaerlan F.J., Ong S.F., Riyapan S., Do S.N., Luong C.Q., Rao V., Soh L.M., Tan H.K., Ong M.E.H. The Psychological Well-Being of Southeast Asian Frontline Healthcare Workers during COVID-19: A Multi-Country Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Vol.19 No.11 (2022). doi:10.3390/ijerph19116380 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/84711
Title
The Psychological Well-Being of Southeast Asian Frontline Healthcare Workers during COVID-19: A Multi-Country Study
Author's Affiliation
VNU-University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Siriraj Hospital
Yale-NUS College
Duke-NUS Medical School
Singapore Health Services
University of the Philippines Manila
Bach Mai Hospital
Hanoi Medical University
Brawijaya University
National Cancer Centre, Singapore
Singapore General Hospital
Tampere University
Singapore Institute of Mental Health
Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah
Siriraj Hospital
Yale-NUS College
Duke-NUS Medical School
Singapore Health Services
University of the Philippines Manila
Bach Mai Hospital
Hanoi Medical University
Brawijaya University
National Cancer Centre, Singapore
Singapore General Hospital
Tampere University
Singapore Institute of Mental Health
Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah
Other Contributor(s)
Abstract
Objectives: This study examined the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and job burnout among frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) across six Southeast Asian countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. We also inves-tigated the associated risk and protective factors. Methods: Frontline HCWs (N = 1381) from the participating countries participated between 4 January and 14 June 2021. The participants completed self-reported surveys on anxiety (GAD-7), depression (PHQ-8), and job burnout (PWLS). Multivariate logistic regressions were performed with anxiety, depression, and job burnout as outcomes and sociodemographic and job characteristics and HCW perceptions as predictors. Results: The average proportion of HCWs reporting moderate anxiety, moderately severe depression, and job burnout across all countries were 10%, 4%, and 20%, respectively. Working longer hours than usual (Odds ratio [OR] = 1.82; 3.51), perceived high job risk (1.98; 2.22), and inadequate personal protective equipment (1.89; 2.11) were associated with increased odds of anxiety and job burnout while working night shifts was associated with increased risk of depression (3.23). Perceived good teamwork was associated with lower odds of anxiety (0.46), depression (0.43), and job burnout (0.39). Conclusion: Job burnout remains a foremost issue among HCWs. Potential opportunities to improve HCW wellness are discussed.