Korean J Occup Health Nurs.  2021 Aug;30(3):101-109. 10.5807/kjohn.2021.30.3.101.

Correlation Analysis for COVID-19 Stress, QEEG Stress Quotient, and Coping Style of Face-to-Face Service Industry Employees

• Weon HW
• Son HK

• KMID: 2537000
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2021.30.3.101

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to measure COVID-19 stress and the quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) stress quotient and identify the coping styles of face-to-face service industry employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods
This cross-sectional study administered structured questionnaires consisting of sections on general characteristics, COVID-19 stress, and coping style for stress to 21 face-to-face service industry employees between April 1 and April 18, 2021. The physical tension & stress quotient and psychological distraction & stress quotient were measured in the prefrontal lobe with QEEG.
Results
Emotional easiness (r=.62, p=.002) and escape-avoidance (r=.55, p=.009) as a passive coping style were associated with COVID-19 stress, and seeking social support as an active coping style was associated with the left physical tension & stress quotient (r=.47, p=.031).
Conclusion
These findings provide evidence regarding the objective status of the mental health of face-to-face service industry employees using both a self-reported scale and neuroscientific indicators, including brain quotients.

Keyword

Coping; COVID-19; Quantitative electroencephalography; Stress; Neuroscience