articleClinical Medicine & ResearchFeb 4, 2016DIAMOND OA

Healthcare Workers Emotions, Perceived Stressors and Coping Strategies During a MERS-CoV Outbreak

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre

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Abstract

Objective

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk of contracting Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) during an epidemic. We explored the emotions, perceived stressors, and coping strategies of healthcare workers who worked during a MERS-CoV outbreak in our hospital.

Design

A cross-sectional descriptive survey design.

Citation impact

760
total citations
FWCI
7.11
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100%
References
25
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Authors

5

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Stressor
  • Medicine
  • Outbreak
  • Health care
  • Coping (psychology)
  • Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Perceived Stress Scale
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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