Psychological distress in the COVID-19 pandemic: prevalence and associated factors at a nursing college

• Main Authors: Ricardo de Mattos Russo Rafael (Author), Luiza Mara Correia (Author), Alex Simões de Mello (Author), Juliana Amaral Prata (Author), Davi Gomes Depret (Author), Tiago Braga do Espírito Santo (Author), Frances Valéria Costa e Silva (Author), Sonia Acioli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress in students and workers at a public nursing college during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: this is a cross-sectional study, carried out by a structured survey based on the internet with a sample of 477 students and workers. Prevalence ratios were calculated and adjusted Prevalence Ratios were obtained by Poisson Regression, with robust variance control and stepwise backward technique. Results: the prevalence of psychological distress was 19.29% (95%CI: 15.98-23.09). Testing (PR 1.55; p-value 0.026) and belonging to the COVID-19 risk group (1.71; p-value 0.005), perception of family atmosphere (PR 3.10; p-value <0.001), feelings of loneliness (PR 2.64; p-value <0.001) and family violence (PR 2.21; p-value 0.005) were associated with distress. Conclusions: the high magnitude of the event and its association with COVID-19, loneliness and family dynamics arouse the need to build strategies that promote a place of protection for schools.

Item Description

1984-0446
10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0023