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How healthy are the healthcare staff in a rural health service? A cross-sectional study.

Kristy A BoltonPenny FraserSteven AllenderRohan FitzgeraldSusan Brumby
Published in: International journal of nursing studies advances (2024)
Several high-risk health areas along with opportunities for supporting improved wellbeing were identified in this group of healthcare workers. Psychological distress of healthcare workers urgently needs to be addressed, and this is reinforced by the need to understand the longitudinal impact of COVID-19 on the health and wellbeing of healthcare workers. Workplace settings, such as a health service, is an ideal setting to invest in healthcare workers with individual, organisational, and broader community benefits.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • public health
  • coronavirus disease
  • health information
  • health promotion
  • sars cov
  • south africa
  • risk factors
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality
  • risk assessment