Perceived stigma, resilience, and quality of sleep among nurses working in COVID- 19 isolation units

The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated stigma have significantly impacted nurses’ health outcomes, potentially leading to adverse consequences such as poor sleep quality. Building resilience may help mitigate the effects of various pandemic-related stressors on hospital nurses’ mental, psychological, and emotional well-being. This study assessed stigma, resilience, and sleep quality levels among nurses working in COVID-19 isolation units and investigated the relationship between perceived stigma and sleep quality. A descriptive correlational research design was conducted on 100 nurses across three COVID-19 isolation ward units. The study utilized the COVID-19 Stigma Scale, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Results indicated that more than half (59%) of the nurses experienced moderate stigma, 85% demonstrated low resilience, and 62% reported poor sleep quality. A significant negative correlation was found between COVID-19 stigma and nurses’ resilience (r = -0.254, p = 0.011). Conversely, a significant positive correlation was observed between COVID-19 stigma and poor sleep quality (r = 0.285, p = 0.004). This study highlights the significant challenges faced by nurses in COVID-19 isolation units, including perceived stigma, low resilience, and poor sleep quality. The findings underscore the need to prioritize and support the well-being of frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic.