Factors associated with anxiety among nurses during the omicron variant COVID-19 outbreak

Factors associated with anxiety among nurses during the omicron variant COVID-19 outbreak

anxiety, COVID-19,
Omicron, nurse

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic, especially the Omicron variant, has
had a broad impact on human life, especially on the economic and health
aspects, including for nurses working on the front lines who are at risk of
experiencing anxiety. This study aims to identify factors related to nurses'
anxiety towards the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Methods: This study was conducted in Bangli Regency, Bali, Indonesia. The
sampling technique used was snowball sampling with a sample size of 311
nurses. The instrument used was a questionnaire filled out by respondents
via Google Forms. The analysis was univariate, bivariate (Chi-square test),
and multivariate (multiple logistic regression).
Results: The results of this study found that 25.7% of respondents
experienced anxiety towards the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Perception
and completeness of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) were
significantly related to nurses' anxiety towards the Omicron variant of
COVID-19. On the contrary, the work environment and history of
comorbidities did not affect anxiety.
Conclusion: The factors that most influence the level of nurses' anxiety are
perception and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

I Made Agus Budi Wijaya1*

, I Ketut Swarjana1, I Gusti Ayu Rai Rahayuni1, & I

Nyoman Arya Mahaputra1

https://doi.org/10.37363/bnr.2025.61469

27 January 2025

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