• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.269-278
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• 2022

Background: PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD) had a great impact on health care workers during the COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 2019, COVID-19). Better knowledge of the prevalence of PTSD and its risk factors is a major public health problem. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence and important risk factors of PTSD among medical staff during the COVID-19. Methods: The databases were searched for studies published during the COVID-19, and a PRISMA (preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis) compliant systematic review (PROSPERO-CRD 42021278970) was carried out to identify articles from multiple databases reporting the prevalence of PTSD outcomes among medical staff. Proportion random effect analysis, I² statistic, quality assessment, subgroup analysis, and sensitivity analysis were carried out. Results: A total of 28 cross-sectional studies and the PTSD results of doctors and nurses were summarized from 14 and 27 studies: the prevalences were 31% (95% CI [confidence interval, CI]: 21%-40%) and 38% (95% CI: 30%-45%) in doctors and nurses, respectively. The results also showed seven risks (p < 0.05): long working hours, isolation wards, COVID-19 symptoms, nurses, women, fear of infection, and pre-existing mental illness. Two factors were of borderline significance: higher professional titles and married. Conclusion: Health care workers have a higher prevalence of PTSD during COVID-19. Health departments should provide targeted preventive measures for medical staff away from PTSD.

• Asian Journal for Public Opinion Research
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.297-323
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• 2020

The relationship between compliance with behaviors recommended to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and media exposure, negative emotions, and risk perception was examined using regression analyses of data from KAMOS, a nationally representative survey of South Korean adults. The strongest predictor of preventive behaviors in general was negative emotions, which had the largest βh (.22) among the independent variables considered. The eight negative emotions, identified using factor analysis of a series of 11 emotions, were anger, annoyance, fear, sadness, anxiety, insomnia, helplessness, and stress. Negative emotions themselves were influenced most strongly by the respondent's anxiety over social safety (βe=.286), followed by prediction of COVID-10 spread (β=.121, p<.001) and perceived risk of COVID-19 infection (β=.70, p=.023). Females (β=-.134) and those who felt less healthy (βo=-.097) experienced more negative emotions. Media exposure and increased media exposure both have significant relationships with negative emotions and both a direct and indirect impact on the adoption of preventive measures. Women, older people, and healthier people perceived greater risks and engaged in more preventive behaviors than their counterparts.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권7호
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• pp.337-347
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• 2021

본 연구의 목적은 코로나19 두려움이 예방실천에 영향을 미치는지 살펴보고, 정신건강 문제와 수면 문제의 이중 매개효과를 확인하는 것이다. 연구대상자는 수도권에 거주하는 310명의 성인이었다. 자료수집은 코로나19 두려움, 정신건강 문제, 수면 문제 및 예방실천을 평가하는 설문지를 사용하여 온라인 설문조사를 수행하였다. 수집된 데이터는 이중 매개효과를 검증하기 위해 PROCESS Macro (Model 6)를 사용하여 분석하였다. 연구결과, 코로나19 두려움이 정신건강 문제, 수면 문제 및 예방실천에 직접적인 영향을 미쳤다. 또한 코로나19 두려움이 예방실천에 영향을 미치는 과정에서 정신건강 문제와 수면 문제는 이중 매개효과가 있었다. 코로나19 예방실천은 두려움이 증가할 때 정신건강 문제를 통한 매개효과가 가장 강하게 작용하였다. 따라서 코로나19 확산으로 인해 두려움이 증가할 때 정신건강과 수면 문제가 발생하지 않도록 적극적인 관리를 수행하는 것이 코로나19 예방실천을 향상시킬 수 있다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.263-272
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• 2022

This study investigated small and medium-sized hospital workers' knowledge of COVID-19, the infection-control-related fatigue and stress levels, and the factors that impacted their performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 137 hospital workers from four small and medium-sized hospitals in S and C cities. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, a t-test, analysis of variance(ANOVA), Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression analysis. Small and medium-sized hospital workers' knowledge of COVID-19 revealed a correct answer rate of 66%. An average of 3.00 points out of 4 for infection control performance and 3.32 and 3.17 points out of 5 for infection-control-related fatigue and stress, respectively, were found. The level of knowledge regarding COVID-19 significantly differed by age and marriage (p<0.05), while infection control performance significantly differed by age, marriage, and infection control education experience (p<0.05). Infection-control-related fatigue and stress differed depending on the COVID-19 control education experience, economic and social prejudice, and fear of discrimination. There were positive correlations between knowledge and infection control performance, and infection control performance and infection-control-related fatigue and stress (p<0.001). This study showed that the factors that affected small and medium-sized hospital workers' performance included knowledge of "environmental management," "difficulties due to new role requirements," "presence or absence of infection education experience," "job type," and "age." These results suggest that practical and detailed education programs should be systematically developed and implemented for effective infection control.

• 한국심리학회지 : 문화 및 사회문제
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.629-659
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• 2021

본 연구는 코로나 19 팬데믹 시기동안 한국인이 겪는 정서적 디스트레스에 영향을 미치는 심리·사회적 요인의 영향력을 서로 다른 두 시점에서 비교하였다. 1차 조사시기는 WHO에서 코로나 19 팬데믹을 선언하고, 대구 경북지역이 특별재난지역으로 선정되었던 2020년 4월 13일부터 4월 21일까지이며, 연구참여자 600명의 자료를 수집하였다. 2차 조사시기는 전 세계적으로 코로나 19가 재확산되고, 수도권에서 처음으로 집단감염이 확산되면서 일주일동안 수도권에서만 확진자가 1,000명이 넘었던 시점인 2020년 8월 21일부터 9월 2일까지 진행되었다. 1차 조사의 연구참여자 중 482명이 2차 조사에 응하였으며, 모든 자료는 온라인 설문을 통해 수집되었다. 본 연구는 시점별로 개인특성요인, 코로나 19에 대한 두려움과 사회활동 제약요인, 대인관계갈등 및 수입감소 요인이 코로나 19로 인한 디스트레스(스트레스, 우울, 불안, 분노) 경험에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 위계적 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 그 결과, 두시점 모두에서 정서적 디스트레스에 영향을 미치는 요인으로는 성별, 삶의 질, '코로나 19 관련 정보 수시 확인', '코로나 19 이후 삶을 예측할 수 없어 두려움', '병원 이용의 어려움'이 확인되었다. 시점1에서만 유의한 변인으로 '공적일정에 차질', 시점 2에서만 유의한 변인으로는 연령, 감염취약성, '개인일정에 차질'이 확인되었다. 이를 토대로 논의 및 시사점이 제시되었다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권12호
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• pp.142-152
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• 2020

본 연구의 목적은 간호대학생의 코로나바이러스19 확산에 대한 경험을 파악하기 위함이다. 본 연구 참여자는 K시 소재 K대학교 간호학과에 재학 중인 10명의 학생들로 남학생 3명, 여학생 7명이었으며, 연령범위는 21세에서 45세까지이며, 거주형태로는 5명은 자가, 3명은 자취, 2명은 통학이었다. 자료 수집을 위해 참여자들을 심층 면담하였다. 면담은 개방형 질문들을 사용하여 코로나바이러스19 확산에 대한 경험을 묻는 형식으로 진행하였다. 자료는 2020년 5월 1일부터 6월 30일까지 수집하였으며, Colaizzi의 현상학적 분석방법에 따라 자료들을 분석하였다. 본 연구에서 연구 참여자들과의 면담을 통해 수집한 진술문들을 분석한 결과 총 37개의 의미들로부터 12개의 주제와 6개의 주제모음이 도출되었다. 주제모음은 <감염에 대한 두려움이 커짐>, <생활방식의 변화에 따른 고립감>, <예기치 못한 상황에 대한 당혹감>, <갑작스런 수업방식의 변화에 부적응>, <실습에 대한 부담감>, <예비 간호사로서 현실을 직시함> 등이다. 본 연구는 간호대학생들을 대상으로 코로나바이러스19 확산에 대한 다양한 경험을 분석했다는 데 의미가 있으며, 포스트 코로나바이러스19 시대 간호교육의 문제를 논의하는 데 중요한 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.519-528
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• 2022

연구 목적은 COVID-19 사태 이후 1인이 경험한 고립 요인을 시각적 전이에 기초한 내러티브 방법으로 살펴, 1인 경험의 디자인 방향을 탐구하는 데 있다. 연구 범위는 비대면 디지털 플랫폼을 통해 참여한 20대 여성 8명의 COVID-19 경험이다. 연구 방법은 참여자가 COVID-19 상황과 유사한 디지털 이미지를 선택하여 이에 근거한 경험 사실을 기술하면, 이를 연구자가 미시적으로 분석한 것으로 한정한다. 분석 결과, 고립 요인은 대면 소통의 부족, SNS 의존, OTT 서비스 중독, 외부 장소 이용 및 활동 한정, 비대면 기술의 한계, 비대면 교육 효과의 한계, 감염병 우려 등으로 요약되었다. 그러므로 고립 극복 요소에 근거한 1인 경험 디자인 방향은 관계 회복을 위한 커뮤니케이션, 온·오프라인 통합의 비 경계 장소, 현존감 구현을 위한 디지털 융·복합 콘텐츠 등이 전제되어야 할 것으로 예측된다.

• Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.18-38
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• 2023

This paper examines the Chinese government's response to four epidemic crises, including COVID-19, and analyzes the similarities and differences in these responses. It argues that while the Chinese government learned from previous epidemics and improved its handling of subsequent outbreaks, a significant variation occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a detrimental impact globally. Existing scholarly research on China's epidemic responses has often been limited in scope, focusing on individual crises and neglecting the central-local government relationship in crisis decision-making. By adopting a comprehensive approach, this paper delves into the nuanced dynamics of China's responses to these epidemics. It highlights the variations in responses, attributing them to the Chinese government's fear of undermined legitimacy and its consideration of its international image. The government's recognition of the importance of public perception and trust, both domestically and globally, has shaped its crisis management strategies. Through a detailed analysis of these factors, this paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the variations observed in China's epidemic responses. It emphasizes the significance of the central-local government relationship and the government's international image in determining its actions during epidemics. Recognizing these factors can provide policymakers and researchers with insights to shape future epidemic response strategies and foster effective global health governance.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제51권5호
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• pp.585-596
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• 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore nurses' experience with caring for COVID-19 patients in a negative pressure room amid the spread of the pandemic. Methods: This study was a qualitative research, and focus group interviews were used to collect data. Three focus groups comprising 19 nurses were interviewed from February 17 to 25, 2021. All interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim with the consent of the participants. The verbatim transcripts were scrutinized using thematic analysis. Results: Two main themes emerged from the analysis: 'Struggling in an isolated space' and 'Limitations of nursing infrastructure and system'. The nurses caring for COVID-19 patients experienced anxiety and fear about the infection, physical exhaustion, emotional burnout, and a sense of duty as a nurse. They also acknowledged the lack of guidelines, increased task and burden, limitations of nursing care, and the demand for improving the limitations of the nursing system. Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that nurses caring for COVID-19 patients encounter physical and emotional problems within the limited healthcare system. The study suggests that comprehensive interventions are needed for nurses. Furthermore, detailed guidelines, strengthening of nursing personnel, and improvements to the nursing system are vital to effectively cope with the pandemic. The government and medical institutions should be aware of the needs of nurses and what they are going through, and make efforts to improve the quality of life of healthcare workers and create a safe healthcare environment.

• Asian Journal for Public Opinion Research
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.53-74
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• 2024

The proliferation of health misinformation gained momentum amidst the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). People stuck in their homes, without work pressure, regardless of health concerns towards personal, family, or peer groups, consistently demanded information. People became engaged with misinformation while attempting to find health information content. This study used the content analysis method and analyzed 1,154 misinformation stories from four prominent signatories of the International Fact-Checking Network during the pandemic. The study finds the five main categories of misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These are 1) the severity of the virus, 2) cure, prevention, and treatment, 3) myths and rumors about vaccines, 4) health authorities' guidelines, and 5) personal and social impacts. Various sub-categories supported the content characteristics of these categories. The study also analyzed the emotional valence of health misinformation. It was found that misinformation containing negative sentiments got higher engagement during the pandemic. Positive and neutral sentiment misinformation has less reach. Surprise, fear, and anger/aggressive emotions highly affected people during the pandemic; in general, people and social media users warning people to safeguard themselves from COVID-19 and creating a confusing state were found as the primary motivation behind the propagation of misinformation. The present study offers valuable perspectives on the mechanisms underlying the spread of health-related misinformation amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. It highlights the significance of discerning the accuracy of information and the feelings it conveys in minimizing the adverse effects on the well-being of public health.