State anxiety levels of nurses providing care to patients with COVID ‐19 in Turkey

This study investigates the state anxiety levels of nurses providing care to patients with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) in Turkey.Design and MethodsThis cross-sectional study is based on the COVID-19 pandemic situation. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory was used to collect the study data.FindingsNurses ’ state anxiety levels were high (51.51 ± 9.94). Participants evaluated for state anxiety were female; who were married; worked in intensive care units; were service nurses, having more professional experiences; and experienced hand irritation (p <  0.05).Practice ImplicationsThe mental health of nurses providing primary care to patients with COVID-19 should be evaluated in the long term.
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research