Increase in Trauma Leading to Psychological Injury Among Canadian Homelessness Services Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

This study examined the traumatic psychological impact of the pandemic on frontline workers in homelessness services. Staff from homelessness serving organizations completed pre- and mid-COVID pandemic surveys measuring traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), burnout, and job-related traumatic experiences. The mid-pandemic survey was expanded to seven Canadian cities to determine prevalence of workplace PTSS nationally. In the comparison group, baseline rates of PTSS (41%) rose to 47.3% ( n = 164), while 75% reported low-moderate levels of burnout both times. Nationwide, PYSS was 51% ( n = 574). Case managers working at remotely had greater levels of PTSS. COVID-19 exacerbated risk of psychological workplace injury from traumatic stress; however, burnout did not increase significantly, indicating the primary dynamic as anxiety and emotional exhaustion associated with ubiquitous trauma induced by COVID-19. Working remotely increased the hazards of psychological workplace injury.

Schiff JW ，Weissman E ，Schiff R ，Liu J ，Pitoulis T ，Jones A ... -  《-》

A model of occupational stress to assess impact of COVID-19 on critical care and redeployed nurses: a mixed-methods study.

Rattray J ，Miller J ，Pollard B ，McCallum L ，Hull A ，Ramsay P ，Salisbury L ，Scott T ，Cole S ，Dixon D ... -  《-》

BURNOUT SYMPTOMS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG CROATIAN HOSPITAL FRONTLINE NURSES AND PHYSICIANS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: THE CONTRIBUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS.

Gizdic A ，Drmić S ，Antičević V 《-》

Psychological distress and burnout among healthcare worker during COVID-19 pandemic in India-A cross-sectional study.

Menon GR ，Yadav J ，Aggarwal S ，Singh R ，Kaur S ，Chakma T ，Periyasamy M ，Venkateswaran C ，Singh PK ，Balachandar R ，Kulkarni R ，Grover A ，Mishra BK ，Viray M ，Devi KR ，Singh KHJ ，Saha KB ，Barde PV ，Thomas B ，Suresh C ，A D ，Watson B ，Selvaraj P ，Xavier G ，John D ，Menon J ，Philip S ，Mathew G ，David A ，Vaman RS ，Sushan A ，Singh S ，Jakhar K ，Ketharam A ，Prusty R ，Kishore J ，Venkatesh U ，Kumar S ，Kanungo S ，Sahoo K ，Swain S ，Lyngdoh A ，Diengdoh J ，Syiemlieh P ，Sarkar A ，Velhal G ，Kharnare S ，Nandanwar D ，Rao MVV ，Panda S ... -  《PLoS One》

Understanding the mental health and intention to leave of the public health workforce in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.

There is limited evidence about the mental health and intention to leave of the public health workforce in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of burnout, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and intention to leave among the Canadian public health workforce, and associations with individual and workplace factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted using data collected by a Canada-wide survey from November 2022 to January 2023, where participants reported sociodemographic and workplace factors. Mental health outcomes were measured using validated tools including the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale, and the 2-item Patient Health Questionnaire to measure symptoms of depression. Participants were asked to report if they intended to leave their position in public health. Logistic regression was used to estimate adjusted odds ratios (aOR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) for the associations between explanatory variables such as sociodemographic, workplace factors, and outcomes of mental health, and intention to leave public health. Among the 671 participants, the prevalence of burnout, and symptoms of depression and anxiety in the two weeks prior were 64%, 26%, and 22% respectively. 33% of participants reported they were intending to leave their public health position in the coming year. Across all outcomes, sociodemographic factors were largely not associated with mental health and intention to leave. However, an exception to this was that those with 16-20 years of work experience had higher odds of burnout (aOR = 2.16; 95% CI = 1.12-4.18) compared to those with ≤ 5 years of work experience. Many workplace factors were associated with mental health outcomes and intention to leave public health. Those who felt bullied, threatened, or harassed because of work had increased odds of depressive symptoms (aOR = 1.85; 95% CI = 1.28-2.68), burnout (aOR = 1.61; 95% CI = 1.16-2.23), and intention to leave (aOR = 1.64; 95% CI = 1.13-2.37). During the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the public health workforce experienced negative impacts on their mental health. 33% of the sample indicated an intention to leave their role, which has the potential to exacerbate pre-existing challenges in workforce retention. Study findings create an impetus for policy and practice changes to mitigate risks to mental health and attrition to create safe and healthy working environments for public health workers during public health crises.

Belita E ，Neil-Sztramko SE ，De Rubeis V ，Boamah S ，Cabaj J ，Jack SM ，Neudorf C ，Zogo CO ，Seale C ，Watson-Creed G ，Dobbins M ... -  《BMC PUBLIC HEALTH》