Judith E Arnetz1, Courtney M Goetz, Sukhesh Sudan, Eamonn Arble, James Janisse, Bengt B Arnetz. 1. Department of Family Medicine, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan (Dr Arnetz JE, Goetz, Sudan, Dr Arnetz BB); Department of Psychology, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan (Dr Arble); Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan (Dr Janisse).
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between access to adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) and mental health outcomes among a sample of U.S. nurses. METHODS: An online questionnaire was administered in May 2020 to Michigan nurses via three statewide nursing organizations (n = 695 respondents). Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with mental health symptoms. RESULTS: Nurses lacking access to adequate PPE (24.9%, n = 163) were more likely to report symptoms of depression (OR 1.96, 95% CI 1.31, 2.94; P = 0.001), anxiety (OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.12, 2.40; P = 0.01) and post-traumatic stress disorder (OR 1.83, 95% CI 1.22, 2.74; P = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare organizations should be aware of the magnitude of mental health problems among nurses and vigilant in providing them with adequate PPE as the pandemic continues.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between access to adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) and mental health outcomes among a sample of U.S. nurses. METHODS: An online questionnaire was administered in May 2020 to Michigan nurses via three statewide nursing organizations (n = 695 respondents). Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with mental health symptoms. RESULTS: Nurses lacking access to adequate PPE (24.9%, n = 163) were more likely to report symptoms of depression (OR 1.96, 95% CI 1.31, 2.94; P = 0.001), anxiety (OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.12, 2.40; P = 0.01) and post-traumatic stress disorder (OR 1.83, 95% CI 1.22, 2.74; P = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare organizations should be aware of the magnitude of mental health problems among nurses and vigilant in providing them with adequate PPE as the pandemic continues.
Authors: Natascha Mojtahedzadeh; Tanja Wirth; Albert Nienhaus; Volker Harth; Stefanie Mache Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-04-01 Impact factor: 3.390
Authors: Judith E Arnetz; Courtney M Goetz; Bengt B Arnetz; Eamonn Arble Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-11-03 Impact factor: 3.390