PLOS Glob Public Health December 2021 PMID 36962105

Corona virus fear among health workers during the early phase of pandemic response in Nepal: A web-based cross-sectional study.

Pratik Khanal, Kiran Paudel, Navin Devkota, Minakshi Dahal, Shiva Raj Mishra, Devavrat Joshi

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The discussions highlight the significance of the study in understanding health workers' psychological distress during the pandemic, with phrases like 'factors associated with COVID-19 fear' and references to recommended interventions. The tone combines professional acknowledgment with recognition of its practical importance, emphasizing a balanced interest and engagement along with the potential for meaningful impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the relevance of the study, especially its focus on health workers' fears during the pandemic, indicating moderate agreement.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of healthcare workers' experiences during COVID-19 as reflected in these discussions shows high interest, with posts emphasizing the importance of the findings.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some comments cite the study's specific focus and implications, such as stress management and stigma, showing moderate engagement without extensive debate.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest the study could inform policies to support healthcare workers, indicating a recognized but not overwhelming perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Health workers in Nepal during the early pandemic experienced significant fear and psychological distress related to COVID-19, as identified through a web-based survey involving 475 participants.
  • The study found that COVID-19 fear was moderately linked to anxiety and depression and showed a weak connection to insomnia, with specific groups like nurses and those facing stigma at higher risk.
  • Recommendations include improving work environments, implementing stigma reduction programs, and providing support for health workers with family members who have chronic illnesses to help alleviate their fears.

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PLOS Global Public Health
@PLOSGPH · X

Published this week: @khanalpratik, @kiranpaudel55 and colleagues looked at factors associated with #COVID19 fear among health workers in #Nepal during the early phase of the pandemic.

Dec 16, 2021 · 20 likes · 8 shares · 11,038 followers View post →
Navin
@nab33nn · X

Corona virus fear among health workers during the early phase of pandemic response in Nepal: a web-based cross-sectional study #Preprint https://t.co/7Y8KrOxTNF

Nov 15, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 621 followers View post →
bioRxiv
@biorxivpreprint · X

Corona virus fear among health workers during the early phase of pandemic response in Nepal: a web-based cross-sectional study https://t.co/tXGsD6XoPt #bioRxiv

Nov 5, 2020 · 1 like · 136,935 followers View post →
ThisWeekInNepal (TWIN)
@thisweekinnepal · X

RT @PLOSGPH: Published this week: @khanalpratik, @kiranpaudel55 and colleagues looked at factors associated with #COVID19 fear among health…

Dec 16, 2021 · 8 shares · 2,210 followers View post →
Julia Robinson
@JuliaE_Robinson · X

RT @PLOSGPH: Published this week: @khanalpratik, @kiranpaudel55 and colleagues looked at factors associated with #COVID19 fear among health…

Dec 16, 2021 · 8 shares · 1,641 followers View post →
Bat_papers
@batpapers · X

Corona virus fear among health workers during the early phase of pandemic response in Nepal: a web-based cross-sectional study https://t.co/GCj0LwKHMi

Nov 5, 2020 · 1,254 followers View post →

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João Botelho, PhD
@joaotsbotelho · X

RT @PLOSGPH: Published this week: @khanalpratik, @kiranpaudel55 and colleagues looked at factors associated with #COVID19 fear among health…

Dec 16, 2021 · 8 shares · 203 followers View post →
ThisWeekInNepal (TWIN)
@thisweekinnepal · X

RT @PLOSGPH: Published this week: @khanalpratik, @kiranpaudel55 and colleagues looked at factors associated with #COVID19 fear among health…

Dec 16, 2021 · 8 shares · 2,210 followers View post →
Julia Robinson
@JuliaE_Robinson · X

RT @PLOSGPH: Published this week: @khanalpratik, @kiranpaudel55 and colleagues looked at factors associated with #COVID19 fear among health…

Dec 16, 2021 · 8 shares · 1,641 followers View post →
PLOS Global Public Health
@PLOSGPH · X

Published this week: @khanalpratik, @kiranpaudel55 and colleagues looked at factors associated with #COVID19 fear among health workers in #Nepal during the early phase of the pandemic.

Dec 16, 2021 · 20 likes · 8 shares · 11,038 followers View post →
Navin
@nab33nn · X

Corona virus fear among health workers during the early phase of pandemic response in Nepal: a web-based cross-sectional study #Preprint https://t.co/7Y8KrOxTNF

Nov 15, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 621 followers View post →
Bat_papers
@batpapers · X

Corona virus fear among health workers during the early phase of pandemic response in Nepal: a web-based cross-sectional study https://t.co/GCj0LwKHMi

Nov 5, 2020 · 1,254 followers View post →
bxv_cog
@bxv_cog · X

Corona virus fear among health workers during the early phase of pandemic response in Nepal: a web-based cross-sectional study https://t.co/dKEZYtrDoi

Nov 5, 2020 · 218 followers View post →
bioRxiv
@biorxivpreprint · X

Corona virus fear among health workers during the early phase of pandemic response in Nepal: a web-based cross-sectional study https://t.co/tXGsD6XoPt #bioRxiv

Nov 5, 2020 · 1 like · 136,935 followers View post →