Stress-induced cognition among radiologic technologists in COVID-19 quarantine centres in Palestine
Date
2021-03-29
Authors
Rimawi, Omar
ALMasri, Hussein
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John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Abstract
Background: The outbreak of COVID-19 brought high mortality rate from the viral
infection and caused a huge psychological stress for healthcare staff who work under
great pressure during the pandemic.
Aims: The purpose of this study is to assess the level of stress-induced cognition
among radiologic technologists (RTs) in COVID-19 quarantine centres in Palestine
after the outbreak of COVID-19.
Methods: Stress-induced cognition was assessed using Stress-induced Cognition
Scale (SCS) questionnaire. The validity and stability of the measuring tool was
verified. The sample consisted of 61 RTs who are working currently at various
quarantine centres in Palestine.
Results: Cognition-induced stress was higher than average. There was a statistically
significant difference between RTs working directly with COVID-19 patient
compared with RTs working indirectly. Additionally, results show an increased level
of stress for RTs having children compared with single or non-parent RTs. Also, RTs
who dealt with COVID-19 patients for prolonged periods over a month had higher
level of stress-induced cognition. Other variables did not show significant differences
among RTs.
Conclusion: It is recommended to provide psychological support for RTs who dealt
and are currently involved in COVID-19 quarantine centres to alleviate stressinduced
cognition.
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Keywords
COVID-19 , radiologic technologists (RTs) , stress-induced cognition