Prevalence and Correlates of Psychological Reactions Among Jordanian Nurses During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Abstract

We aimed to assess the prevalence of psychological reactions (depression, anxiety, and stress) and their correlates among Jordanian nurses. This study was conducted using an online survey from March 22, 2020, to March 27, 2020. The Arabic version of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS) was used. Depression, anxiety, and stress were highly prevalent among nurses (57.8%, 42.4%, and 50.1%, respectively). Those who had close contact with a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patient showed stronger psychological reactions than their counterparts (partial = 0.264, part = 0.254). Moreover, female gender and number of children were the main significant predictors of depression [(B = 0.176), (B = 0.232), (B = 0.255)], anxiety [(B = 0.155), (B = 0.232), (B = 0.268)], and stress [(B = 0.148), (B = 0.218), (B = 0.258)]. Hence, the mental health status of nurses should be given priority, especially those who are in contact with COVID-19 patients, female nurses, and those who have children.