ArticleBMJ military health2026
Impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on stress among the Bruneian military personnel: a cross-sectional study.
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introductionThe COVID-19 outbreak has been associated with increased stress levels, with significant consequences for military personnel. This study aimed to explore stress levels and associated factors among Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) military personnel deployed to assist civilian authorities during the COVID-19 outbreak in Brunei Darussalam.
methodsA quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted in January 2022 using an online survey. A total of 1007 military personnel participated, consisting of 289 deployed and 718 non-deployed personnel, selected through purposive sampling. The survey, available in both Malay and English, collected data on demographics, military service details, involvement in COVID-19 management, psychological responses, work-related stress and stress-inducing factors, with some responses measured using a Likert scale. Descriptive statistics,
resultsFindings indicated that the stress level has changed significantly from before COVID-19 to during, indicating that during COVID-19, the stress level was significantly higher than before. No significant difference found in the mean level of stress between the deployed and non-deployed participants (
conclusionsThe findings highlight the need to develop strategies for stress interventions for RBAF and MINDEF to maintain personnel well-being and performance throughout outbreaks and/or during similar emergencies should they occur in the future. Furthermore, the findings can also inform general stress interventions in the workplace during non-COVID-19 periods to improve overall workplace well-being and resilience.
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