Impact of biosecurity measures, social pressure and bullying on attitudes, perceptions, and job satisfaction levels among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey
Introduction The extent and nature of social pressure and bullying towards healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 remains unclear. The following study identifies the effect of social pressure and bullying directed towards HCWs when using biosecurity measures during the COVID-19 pandemic; furt...
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| author | Azza Sarfraz Zouina Sarfraz Genesis Camacho-Leon Geovanny Efraín Alvarado-Villa Derly Madeleiny Andrade-Molina Juan Carlos Fernandez-Cadena Arjola Agolli Zeynep Yukselen Miguel Felix Juan Carlos Gallardo Bastidas Fernando Espinoza-Fuentes Jack Michel Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda |
| author_facet | Azza Sarfraz Zouina Sarfraz Genesis Camacho-Leon Geovanny Efraín Alvarado-Villa Derly Madeleiny Andrade-Molina Juan Carlos Fernandez-Cadena Arjola Agolli Zeynep Yukselen Miguel Felix Juan Carlos Gallardo Bastidas Fernando Espinoza-Fuentes Jack Michel Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda |
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| description | Introduction The extent and nature of social pressure and bullying towards healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 remains unclear. The following study identifies the effect of social pressure and bullying directed towards HCWs when using biosecurity measures during the COVID-19 pandemic; further, the impact on perceptions, attitudes and job satisfaction level is also explored.Methodology We conducted a cross-sectional survey-based study among 684 Ecuadorian HCWs. The survey consisted of 38 questions related to the frequency, attitudes, and perceptions of biosecurity measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Exploratory factor analysis was performed to assess the validity of the questionnaire. Associations between variables were analysed using χ2 and Fisher’s exact test. Using SPSS V.25, qualitative and quantitative data were analysed.Results Of the 684 participants, 175 (25.59%) experienced or felt bullying or social pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic associated with the use of biosecurity measures. Of these, 40.6% believed it was due to an imbalance of power in the workplace. The perception that HCWs wearing personal protective equipment resulting in bullying was noted in 12% of the respondents. Job satisfaction was positive among 73% of the respondents. Gender (female) and type of institution (public) were noted to contribute towards job satisfaction and bullying experiences.Conclusion Exposure to social bullying and pressure due to the use of biosecurity measures during the COVID-19 pandemic may result in reduced job satisfaction and thoughts about quitting work. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-47e21424827344ffae4d3e90074254f42025-01-30T16:35:09ZengBMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Open2044-60552022-07-0112710.1136/bmjopen-2021-056952Impact of biosecurity measures, social pressure and bullying on attitudes, perceptions, and job satisfaction levels among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional surveyAzza Sarfraz0Zouina Sarfraz1Genesis Camacho-Leon2Geovanny Efraín Alvarado-Villa3Derly Madeleiny Andrade-Molina4Juan Carlos Fernandez-Cadena5Arjola Agolli6Zeynep Yukselen7Miguel Felix8Juan Carlos Gallardo Bastidas9Fernando Espinoza-Fuentes10Jack Michel11Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda12Pediatrics and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, PakistanResearch and Academic Affairs, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, FL, USAResearch and Academic Affairs, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, FL, USAUniversidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondón, EcuadorOmics Sciences Laboratory, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondon, Guayas, EcuadorUniversidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondón, EcuadorResearch and Academic Affairs, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, FL, USAPublic Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USAUniversidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondón, EcuadorCarrera de Odontología, Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Guayas, EcuadorUniversidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondón, EcuadorResearch and Academic Affairs, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, FL, USAUniversidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondón, EcuadorIntroduction The extent and nature of social pressure and bullying towards healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 remains unclear. The following study identifies the effect of social pressure and bullying directed towards HCWs when using biosecurity measures during the COVID-19 pandemic; further, the impact on perceptions, attitudes and job satisfaction level is also explored.Methodology We conducted a cross-sectional survey-based study among 684 Ecuadorian HCWs. The survey consisted of 38 questions related to the frequency, attitudes, and perceptions of biosecurity measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Exploratory factor analysis was performed to assess the validity of the questionnaire. Associations between variables were analysed using χ2 and Fisher’s exact test. Using SPSS V.25, qualitative and quantitative data were analysed.Results Of the 684 participants, 175 (25.59%) experienced or felt bullying or social pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic associated with the use of biosecurity measures. Of these, 40.6% believed it was due to an imbalance of power in the workplace. The perception that HCWs wearing personal protective equipment resulting in bullying was noted in 12% of the respondents. Job satisfaction was positive among 73% of the respondents. Gender (female) and type of institution (public) were noted to contribute towards job satisfaction and bullying experiences.Conclusion Exposure to social bullying and pressure due to the use of biosecurity measures during the COVID-19 pandemic may result in reduced job satisfaction and thoughts about quitting work.https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/7/e056952.full |
| spellingShingle | Azza Sarfraz Zouina Sarfraz Genesis Camacho-Leon Geovanny Efraín Alvarado-Villa Derly Madeleiny Andrade-Molina Juan Carlos Fernandez-Cadena Arjola Agolli Zeynep Yukselen Miguel Felix Juan Carlos Gallardo Bastidas Fernando Espinoza-Fuentes Jack Michel Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda Impact of biosecurity measures, social pressure and bullying on attitudes, perceptions, and job satisfaction levels among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey BMJ Open |
| title | Impact of biosecurity measures, social pressure and bullying on attitudes, perceptions, and job satisfaction levels among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey |
| title_full | Impact of biosecurity measures, social pressure and bullying on attitudes, perceptions, and job satisfaction levels among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey |
| title_fullStr | Impact of biosecurity measures, social pressure and bullying on attitudes, perceptions, and job satisfaction levels among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of biosecurity measures, social pressure and bullying on attitudes, perceptions, and job satisfaction levels among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey |
| title_short | Impact of biosecurity measures, social pressure and bullying on attitudes, perceptions, and job satisfaction levels among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey |
| title_sort | impact of biosecurity measures social pressure and bullying on attitudes perceptions and job satisfaction levels among healthcare workers during the covid 19 pandemic a cross sectional survey |
| url | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/7/e056952.full |
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