Table 1.
Demographic, occupational, and psychosocial factors associated with PTG in FHCWs.
| Bivariate association with posttraumatic growth (r) | Multivariable model predicting posttraumatic growth (R2=0.19) | |
|---|---|---|
| Demographic and occupational characteristics | ||
| Age | -0.02 | - |
| Male gender | -0.09** | 0.66 (0.41-1.07) |
| White, non-Hispanic race/ethnicity | -0.10** | 0.63 (0.41-0.96)* |
| Married/partnered | -0.07 | - |
| RN vs. other profession | 0.12** | 1.05 (0.63-1.75) |
| Supervisory role during pandemic | -0.08* | 0.74 (0.46-1.20) |
| Years in practice | 0.02 | - |
| Perceived preparedness | -0.03 | - |
| Exposures and mental health | ||
| Pre-pandemic burnout | 0.09* | 1.24 (0.78-1.98) |
| Pre-pandemic mental disorder | -0.03 | - |
| COVID-19-associated stressors (wave-1) | 0.14*** | 1.16 (0.90-1.50) |
| COVID-19-associated stressors (wave-2) | 0.08* | 1.10 (0.86-1.40) |
| Positive emotions | 0.09** | 1.03 (1.01-1.07)* |
| Negative emotions | 0.10** | 1.02 (0.98-1.06) |
| COVID-19-associated PTSD symptoms | 0.14*** | 1.13 (1.06-1.21)*** |
| Depressive symptoms | 0.17*** | 0.98 (0.90-1.06) |
| Generalized anxiety symptoms | 0.11** | 1.04 (0.95-1.13) |
| Mental health treatment during pandemic | -0.03 | - |
| Coping and support during pandemic surge | ||
| Self-sufficient coping strategies | 0.06 | - |
| Socially-supported coping strategies | -0.01 | - |
| Avoidant coping strategies | -0.05 | - |
| Positive psychological characteristics | 0.16*** | 1.34 (1.03-1.76)* |
| Perceived social support | -0.02 | - |
| Work pride and meaning | 0.17*** | 1.45 (1.11-1.88)** |
| Leadership support and value | 0.06 | - |
| Restorative behaviors during pandemic surge | ||
| Sleep hours | -0.05 | - |
| Physical exercise | -0.01 | - |
| Meditation | 0.11** | 1.08 (0.92-1.27) |
| Artistic activities | 0.10** | 1.09 (0.96-1.24) |
| Hobbies/games | 0.00 | - |
| Media consumption | -0.03 | - |
| Resources during pandemic surge | ||
| Food and supplies | 0.04 | - |
| Predeployment training and communication | 0.01 | - |
| Stress reduction and support | 0.11** | 1.24 (0.89-1.72) |
| Housing and financial support | 0.00 | - |
| Increase in PTSD symptom severity | 0.03 | - |
Note: All variables were assessed at Wave 1 with the exception of W2 COVID-19-related stressors and change in PTSD symptom severity. PTG was assessed at Wave 2.