Predictors of poor mental health among nurses during COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Aims: To examine the impact of various factors affecting nurses' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: An online cross-sectional study. Methods: Registered nurses who graduated from a nursing school in Southern California, USA, participated in the study from 20 April–10 May 2020 (N = 320). Kendall's tau correlations and multivariate logistic regression procedures were performed with stress, anxiety and depression as outcome variables. Results: Most nurses reported moderate/high stress (80.1%), while 43% and 26% reported moderate/severe anxiety and depression, respectively. COVID-19 patient care was positively associated with moderate/severe high stress (OR = 2.25; p =.012) and moderate/severe anxiety (OR = 3.04; p