Sense of Coherence (SOC) of Italian healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: analysis of associated factors

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges for healthcare workers worldwide, potentially affecting their sense of coherence (SOC) and overall well-being. This study aimed to identify factors associated with different levels of SOC among healthcare workers, exploring demographic characteristics, work-related factors, changes in relationships and social habits, and the overall well-being.

Citation:
Piazza MF, Munarin L, Ashong D, ……. Sanna F, Muzzin M, Russo C. Sense of Coherence (SOC) of Italian healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: analysis of associated factors. J Prev Med Hyg. 2023;64(2):E161-E71.

Keywords:
COVID-19; pandemic; healthcare workers; Italy; Sense of coherence (SOC)

Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges for healthcare workers worldwide, potentially affecting their sense of coherence (SOC) and overall well-being. This study aimed to identify factors associated with different levels of SOC among healthcare workers, exploring demographic characteristics, work-related factors, changes in relationships and social habits, and the overall well-being.