Predictors of Psychological Distress Among Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in California (Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment)
Summary: This study explores factors contributing to California health care workers’ stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from the 2021 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) was retrieved to analyze responses from 918 health care workers.
Findings: Results showed that health care workers with single parents had the highest stress, followed by Hispanics, single persons without children, and women. Health care workers experiencing racial discrimination and difficulty paying for basic needs during COVID-19 had the highest average stress. Being women, having COVID-19 difficulties, being younger, and being married explained 12.4% of the variance in the psychological distress of health care workers from California.
Researchers recommend Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and creating policies that support the mental health of health care workers.
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