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Psychological distress among healthcare workers during the Covid-19 in Kosovo.

Violeta Zefi, Denis Celcima, Vjollca Pllana Shahini

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Article in IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Violeta ZefiAssistant Professor. Faculty of Psychology, University for Business and Technology (UBT), Prishtinë, Kosovo.
Denis CelcimaAssistant Professor. Faculty of Psychology, University for Business and Technology (UBT), Prishtinë, Kosovo.
Vjollca Pllana ShahiniLecturer. Faculty of Psychology, University for Business and Technology (UBT), Prishtinë, Kosovo.
University for Business and Technology · XK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Epidemic outbreaks, such as Covid-19, can cause psychological distress for health workers. This research explored the psychosocial experiences of healthcare workers caring for Covid-19 patients in Kosovo. From June 21 to February 9, 2022, we enrolled 21 physicians and 52 general and head nurses (in total 73 participants) who provided care for Covid-19 patients in secondary and tertiary health care institutions around Kosovo. The interviews were conducted face-to-face. Thematic analysis was used as a method for the analysis of interview transcripts. The psychological experiences of physicians and nurses caring for Covid-19 patients can be summarised into four main themes. First, fear of being contaminated with Covid-19 in the workplace and fear of infecting family members. The second, fear due to the unknown nature of the disease. Third, emotional distress from delivering bad news to the patients and families. And fourth, the death of Covid-19 patients. The research found out that the healthcare workers in Kosovo experienced psychological distress, i.e., feeling overwhelmed, helpless, guilty, fearful, and anxious while providing care services for patients with Covid-19.

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Covid-19healthcare workersKosovopatientspsychological distress

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PMID38620989
PMCPMC9764830
OpenAlexW4312976096

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