Table 7.
Factors Influencing Program Director (PD) Morale During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Respondents Were Asked to Select All That Apply
| Factors Negatively Influencing PD Morale | |
| Fear of loved ones contracting the virus | 75% (78/104) |
| Fear contracting the virus | 56% (58/104) |
| Feelings of isolation | 52% (54/104) |
| Feeling disproportionate burden as PD | 39% (41/104) |
| Feeling of guilt of not being front line provider | 29.8% (31/104) |
| Lack of adequate public health measures | 22.1% (23/104) |
| Lack of guidance from departmental leadership | 18.2% (19/104) |
| Lack of guidance from institutional leadership | 12.5% (13/104) |
| Other | 9.6% (10/104) |
| Factors Positively Influencing PD Morale | |
| Support and resolve of family/friends | 74/5% (79/106) |
| Internal motivation to lead in difficult times | 74.5% (79/106) |
| Personal efforts toward well-being | 68.9% (73/106) |
| Support and resolve of community | 62.3% (66/106) |
| Support and guidance from departmental leadership | 57.6% (61/106) |
| Solidarity and resolve of residents | 51.9% (55/106) |
| Other | 7.6% (8/106) |