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ArticleWestern journal of nursing research2025

Unmasking Distress: An Analysis of COVID-19's Mental Health Impact on Nurses in South Africa.

Phillipa Haine, Ashraf Kagee, Bronwyne Coetzee, Marnus Janse Van Vuuren, Lindokuhle Shongwe

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Phillipa HaineDepartment of Psychology, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0002-6292-8862
Ashraf KageeDepartment of Psychology, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0003-1241-2566
Bronwyne CoetzeeDepartment of Psychology, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0003-1545-418X
Marnus Janse Van VuurenDepartment of Psychology, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID 0009-0000-3396-3215
Lindokuhle ShongweDepartment of Psychology, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa.

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Abstract

backgroundThe acute mental health challenges faced by nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic have the potential to result in long-lasting psychological impacts. Promoting the mental health of nurses is crucial not only to safeguard their wellbeing but also to ensure the delivery of optimal patient care.

objectiveThis study sought to ascertain the extended mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among nurses in South Africa.

methodsParticipants involved nurses working at four hospitals in the Western Cape province: Helderberg, TC Newman, Stellenbosch, and Tygerberg. A convenience sample of nurses (

resultsThe mean age of participants was 34.4 (

conclusionPsychological distress among nurses was exacerbated even after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Potential areas of concern are highlighted, indicating the need for targeted interventions.

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COVID-19Mental HealthNursesNursing Staff, HospitalStress, PsychologicalAdultAnxietyDepressionFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPandemicsSouth AfricaStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSurveys and Questionnairesalcohol consumptionanxietyCOVID-19depressionnursespost-traumatic stress

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PMCPMC11909779

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