Burn Out Among Healthcare Workers (HCWs) at Middle Stage of COVID-19 Pandemic in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study
Ephrem Mamo,
Trhas Tadesse,
Alemu Kibret,
Getachew Weldeyohanes,
Aman Yesuf,
Getabalew Endazenaw
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2022
Pages:
11-20
Received:
6 June 2022
Accepted:
4 July 2022
Published:
13 July 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.plm.20220602.11
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Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged healthcare systems worldwide, including Ethiopia. Since HCWs are involved in the direct care of patients, they are more likely to be infected than the general population. A large numbers of frontline HCWs face high adversity, workloads, and stress, making them vulnerable to burnout. The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of personal and pandemic related burnout and factors associated with pandemic related burnout. Method: A multicentre cross-sectional study design was conducted. A total of 544 HCWs was drawn by a systematic sampling technique. Frequency tables and graphs were used to describe the study variables. A logistic regression model was used to measure the association between the predictors and the outcome variable, and a P-value < 0.05 was accepted as statistically significant. OR and 95% CI were used to express the direction and strength of the association. Result. From total of 544 HCWs, 273 (53.8%) of the participants had received training related to COVID-19 and 354 (68.5%) were perceived COVID-19 is a sever disease. Two hundred forty two (46.8%) and 241 (46.6%) of HCWs were developed personal and pandemic related burnout respectively. HCWs that experienced flulike symptoms (AOR = 2.20, 95% CI: 1.25, 3.86), being tested positives for COVID-19 (AOR = 1.44, 95% CI: 1.78, 11.67), satisfied with the current working condition (AOR = 0.41, 95% CI: 0.12, 0.67) and having personal burnout (AOR = 0.07, 95% CI: 0.03, 0.16) were significantly associated with pandemic related burnout. Conclusion: Proportion of HCWs who developed personal and pandemic related burnout was high. Experiencing flue like symptom, tested for COVID-19, satisfied with current working condition and personal related burnout were significantly associated with pandemic related burnout. This study has highlighted that burnout is a problem that needs to be addressed at the health facilities. Providing incentives, shortening the rotation of the shift, and give leave for HCWs are way to reduce burnout.
Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged healthcare systems worldwide, including Ethiopia. Since HCWs are involved in the direct care of patients, they are more likely to be infected than the general population. A large numbers of frontline HCWs face high adversity, workloads, and stress, making them vulnerable to burnout. The aim of this s...
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Assessment of Utilization of Personal Protective Measures of COVID-19 and Associated Factors in Addis-Ababa
Getachew Weldeyohannes,
Ephrem Mamo,
Aman Yesuf,
Alemu Kibret
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2022
Pages:
21-29
Received:
4 October 2022
Accepted:
2 November 2022
Published:
10 November 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.plm.20220602.12
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Abstract: Introduction: Globally, as of May 11, 2021, there have been over 158 million confirmed cases including over 3 million deaths, including the African continent, which is highly impacted. Ethiopia, the second-most populous African country, reported its first case on 13 March 2020 and has now reached over 260,000 confirmed cases and 3,888 deaths. The country has the 4th highest number of COVID-19 confirmed cases on the African continent and has the highest death rate among East African countries. Most of the cases in Ethiopia were from Addis Ababa, the capital city, with a projected population of over four million. Method: The study used descriptive, cross-sectional study design using community based approaches as appropriate as possible to address the specific objectives. The quantitative data was collected using interviewer administered structured questionnaire. Using stratified sampling techniques a total of 634 participants were selected from each stratum. In each stratum a systematic random sampling techniques were applied. Result: About 74.3% study participants reported daily face mask utilization while 12.2% of the study participants used face masks occasionally. Utilization of face masks is highest (79%) among private employees followed by daily laborers (76%) and unemployed people (72%) while lowest utilization of face masks was observed among Government employees (58.8%). In this study the odds of face mask utilization among participants whose age 30-39 years is 0.446 (AOR=0.446, CI: 0.22, 0.91) times less likely compared to those participants who were in the age range of 60 and above. The odds of face mask utilization among daily laborers is 0.33 (AOR=0.33, CI: 0.16, 0.67) times less likely compared to Government employees. With regard to educational status, the odds of sanitizer utilization among uneducated participants were 4.831 (AOR=CI: 2.18, 10.708) times more likely compared to those participants who are degree holders and above. Conclusion: Utilization of face masks is highest (79%) among private employees followed by daily laborers (76%) and unemployed people (72%) while lowest utilization of face masks was observed among Government employees (58.8%).
Abstract: Introduction: Globally, as of May 11, 2021, there have been over 158 million confirmed cases including over 3 million deaths, including the African continent, which is highly impacted. Ethiopia, the second-most populous African country, reported its first case on 13 March 2020 and has now reached over 260,000 confirmed cases and 3,888 deaths. The c...
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