Table 3.
Coping strategies (n = 107).
| Items | n (%)a | Mean (SD)b |
|---|---|---|
| Taking preventive measures (handwashing, wearing face masks, taking the temperature, etc.) | 107 (100.0) | 2.99 (0.097) |
| Actively learning about COVID-19 (symptoms, route of transmission) | 107 (100.0) | 2.87 (0.391) |
| Actively learning professional knowledge (including ECMO, ventilator, etc.) | 107 (100.0) | 2.82 (0.472) |
| Adjusting the attitude and facing the COVID-19 epidemic positively | 107 (100.0) | 2.79 (0.450) |
| Chatting with families and friends | 107 (100.0) | 2.76 (0.511) |
| Recreational activities (music, sports, safari, etc.) | 107 (100.0) | 2.75 (0.497) |
| Engaging in health-promoting activities (proper rest, exercise, balanced diet) | 107 (100.0) | 2.71 (0.550) |
| Seeking psychological support from colleagues | 92 (86.0) | 1.65 (1.047) |
| Seeking information regarding mental health | 91 (85.0) | 1.52 (1.040) |
| Participating Balint groups | 88 (82.2) | 1.13 (0.802) |
| Practicing relaxation methods (meditation, yoga, Taiji, etc.) | 74 (69.2) | 1.11 (1.022) |
| Expressing concerns and needs to supervisors | 72 (67.8) | 0.81 (0.715) |
| Limiting myself watching news related to COVID-19 | 40 (37.4) | 0.59 (0.921) |
| Keeping myself busy to refrain from thinking about the epidemic | 48 (44.9) | 0.55 (0.704) |
| Taking adjuvant medication (sleep helper, etc.) | 21 (19.6) | 0.26 (0.588) |
| Releasing emotions by crying, screaming or throwing items | 12 (11.2) | 0.14 (0.444) |
a
Number and proportion of a score≥1 for each item;
b
Frequency of measures was rated on a four-point scale (0 = almost never; 1 = sometimes; 2 = often; 3 = almost always), frequency of coping strategies calculated as mean ± SD.