| Sleep Quality and Poor Sleep-related Factors among Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Vietnam |
Thang Phan2, Phan Ai Ha Nguyen10, Cao Khoa Dang4, Minh Tri Phan3, Vu Thanh Nguyen5, Van Tuan Le8, Binh Thang Tran4, Van Chinh Dang10, Huu Tinh Ho10, Minh Tu Nguyen6, Van Thang Dinh7, Van Trong Phan9, Thai Binh Dang10, Ho Ngoc Quynh Huynh12, Le Minh Tran11, Nhan Nguyen1
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1Institute for Community Health Research, University of Pharmacy and Medicine, Hue University, Hue city, Vietnam, Hue, Viet Nam
2Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Emergency, University of Pharmacy and Medicine, Hue University, Hue city, Vietnam, Hue city, Viet Nam
3University of Pharmacy and Medicine, Hue University, Hue city, Vietnam, Hue city, Viet Nam
4Faculty of Public Health, University of Pharmacy and Medicine, Hue University, Hue city, Vietnam, Hue city, Viet Nam
5Office of Educational Testing and Quality Assurance, University of Pharmacy and Medicine, Hue University, Hue city, Vietnam, Hue city, Viet Nam
6Undergraduate Training & Management Department, University of Pharmacy and Medicine, Hue University, Hue city, Vietnam, Hue city, Viet Nam
7Faculty of Public Health, Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam, Thai Nguyen, Viet Nam
8Faculty of Medicine of Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam
9Faculty of Health, Tay Nguyen University, Vietnam, Daklak, Viet Nam
10Institute of Public Health, Ministry of Health, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam
11Traditional Medicine department, Hue central hospital, Vietnam, Hue city, Viet Nam
12Faculty of Public Health, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam |
| Corresponding Author:
Nhan Nguyen ,Email: nguyenphucthanhnhan@gmail.com |
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Received: December 20, 2022; Accepted: May 15, 2023. |
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| ABSTRACT |
Objectives:
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has increased the workload of healthcare workers (HCWs), impacting their health. This study aimed to assess sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and identify factors associated with poor sleep among HCWs in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method:
In this cross-sectional study, 1,000 frontline HCWs were recruited from various healthcare facilities in Vietnam between October and November 2021. Data were collected using a 3-part self-administered questionnaire, which covered demographics, sleep quality, and factors related to poor sleep. Poor sleep quality was defined as a total PSQI score of 5 or higher.
Results:
Participants’ mean age was 33.2±6.81 years (range, 20.0-61.0 years), and 63.0% were women. The median work experience was 8.54±6.30 years. Approximately 6.3% had chronic comorbidities, such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus. About 59.5% were directly responsible for patient care and treatment, while 7.1% worked in tracing and sampling. A total of 73.8% reported poor sleep quality. Multivariate logistic regression revealed significant associations between poor sleep quality and the presence of chronic comorbidities (OR=2.34; 95% CI, 1.17-5.24), being a frontline healthcare worker directly involved in patient care and treatment (OR=1.59; 95% CI, 1.16-2.16), increased working hours (OR=1.84; 95% CI,1.37-2.48), and a higher frequency of encountering critically ill and dying patients (OR=1.42; 95% CI, 1.03-1.95).
Conclusions:
The high prevalence of poor sleep among HCWs in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic was similar to that in other countries. Working conditions should be adjusted to improve sleep quality among this population. |
| Key words:
Sleep quality; Healthcare workers; Vietnamese; COVID-19; PSQI |
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