The impact of work-related risk on nurses during the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong

Sophia S.C. Chan; Gabriel M. Leung; Agnes F.Y. Tiwari; Farideh Salili; Sharron S.K. Leung; David C.N. Wong; Alan S.F. Wong; Adela S.F. Lai; Hing Lam Tai

doi:10.1097/00003727-200507000-00008

The impact of work-related risk on nurses during the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong

Sophia S.C. Chan, Gabriel M. Leung, Agnes F.Y. Tiwari, Farideh Salili, Sharron S.K. Leung, David C.N. Wong, Alan S.F. Wong, Adela S.F. Lai, Hing Lam Tai

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Abstract

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a highly infectious disease, with high potential for transmission to close contacts, particularly among healthcare workers. This is the first systematic study investigating hospital nurses' physical and psychological health status and the kinds of healthcare used - stratified by the level of contact with SARS patients - during the 2003 outbreak in Hong Kong. Nurses in moderate-risk areas appeared to have more stress symptoms than those working in high-risk areas. It is essential to design hospital support systems and occupational health policy to promote the psychological well-being of nurses during future outbreaks of emerging infections.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	274-287
Number of pages	14
Journal	Family and Community Health
Volume	28
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00003727-200507000-00008
Publication status	Published - 2005
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Keywords

Nurses' physical and psychological health
Preventive measures
SARS
Severe acute respiratory disease
Stress

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