Table 2 Stepwise linear regression analysis showing predictors of stress among the participants
From: Predictors of stress among a sample of Egyptian healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Predictors of stress | Beta | t | sig |
|---|---|---|---|
Assigning me to new tasks outside my specialization and experiences | 0.267 | 2.92 | 0.004 |
The lack of a clear protocol for how to deal with positive cases | 0.04 | 0.41 | 0.68 |
The lack of a clear protocol for how to deal with suspected or undiagnosed cases | 0.08 | 0.90 | 0.37 |
Insufficient training on how to wear and take off self-protective clothing | 0.05 | 0.53 | 0.60 |
Unavailability of personal protective equipment | − 0.03 | − 0.03 | 0.76 |
Stress due to dealing with critical situations | − 0.04 | − 0.45 | 0.65 |
Stress due to an increased workload | − 0.02 | − 0.22 | 0.83 |
Fear of infection with the virus from sick people | 0.04 | 0.44 | 0.66 |
Fear of transmitting the infection to my family and those close to me | − 0.02 | − 0.21 | 0.84 |