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Review Papers | Nursing | India | Volume 12 Issue 11, November 2023
Factors Contributing to Anxiety among Nurses in India during the COVID-19 Pandemic - A Brief Review
Revathy Githa Sasidharan | Vishnu Sukumaran Pillai
Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed unprecedented challenges on healthcare workers, particularly nurses, impacting their mental well-being. This systematic review synthesizes insights from ten studies conducted in India in 2020, aiming to understand the factors contributing to anxiety among nurses. Method: A rigorous methodology involved searching Google Scholar, PubMed, and Wiley, with strict inclusion criteria applied. The selected studies, employing diverse measuring scales, collectively comprised 4,270 healthcare workers, predominantly nurses. Result: The synthesis reveals nuanced factors such as demographic variables, personal protective equipment availability, work-related stressors, and pandemic-related fears contributing to anxiety. The review underscores the need for comprehensive tools for accurate assessments. Conclusion: While affirming heightened psychiatric impact, the review highlights variability in stress levels among healthcare workers, emphasizing the importance of tailored interventions. These insights contribute to strategies prioritizing the mental well-being of healthcare workers on the pandemic frontlines, offering crucial guidance for future support systems.
Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers, nurses, anxiety, factors
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 11, November 2023,
Pages: 1146 - 1150