J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2022 Nov;29(4):484-494. 10.7739/jkafn.2022.29.4.484.

Influence of the Risk for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Social Stigma and Social Support on Quality of Life of COVID-19 Survivors

• Ji Ha
• Choi D

• KMID: 2536563
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7739/jkafn.2022.29.4.484

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD risk), social stigma, and social support on the quality of life of COVID-19 survivors.
Methods
Data were collected from 180 survivors who were discharged from hospital for COVID-19 from September 1 to December 31, 2021. Structured questionnaires were used to assess variables. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 27.0, with independent t-test, one way analysis of variance, Pearson’s correlation, and hierarchial multiple regression.
Results
Subjects' quality of life was correlated with PTSD risk (r=-.52, p<.001), social stigma (r=-.16, p=.029), and social support (r=.26, p=.001). The Factors influencing the quality of life were gender (β=.26, p=.001), occupation (β=-.24, p=.001), PTSD risk (β=-.48, p<.001), social support (β=.19, p=.004), and explanatory power were approximately 37% (F=14.03, p<.001).
Conclusion
This study found that PTSD risk in COVID-19 survivors lowered their quality of life, and social support increased their quality of life. Therefore, it is necessary to develop various intervention programs to improve the quality of life of COVID-19 survivors by reducing PTSD risk and provide a social support system.

Keyword

COVID-19; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Quality of life; Social stigma; Social support; 코로나19; 외상 후 스트레스 장애; 삶의 질; 사회적 낙인; 사회적 지지