NSU Research Contributions
Title : Insomnia and job stressors among healthcare workers who served COVID-19 patients in Bangladesh
Authors : Farzana Rahman, Koustuv Dalal, Mehedi Hasan, Tariful Islam, Samiha Nahar Tuli, Asma Akter, K M Tanvir, Khairul Islam, Ashikur Rahman, Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, Mohammad Lutfor Rahman, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: BMC Health Services Research | Volume Number: 23 | Publication Year : 2023 |
| Index: other (PubMed) | Ranking: Q2 | Publisher Name: Springer Nature (BMC) |
| Pages : 8 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG8 Decent Work & Economic Growth SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage Strengthen capacity for health risk management |
| Impact statement: This cross-sectional study of 454 healthcare workers in Dhaka reveals a 12.8% prevalence of clinically significant insomnia, identifying that those previously infected with COVID-19 are 2.6 times more likely to suffer from sleep disturbances. By establishing that critical job stressors, specifically the lack of sick leave and pandemic-related risk allowance, are primary predictors of insomnia, the research provides a vital mandate for "healing the healers" through institutional interventions and resilient work environments. These findings serve as a crucial evidence base for policymakers to prioritize the mental health of frontline fighters to ensure the long-term sustainability of the health system during and after global pandemics. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: Insomnia, COVID-19, Healthcare worker, Job Stressor, Bangladesh |
