Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology (Jan 2024)

The influence of spirituality, religiosity, and self-care on well-being among Thai infection preventionists during the COVID-19 pandemic

  • Anucha Apisarnthanarak,
  • M. Todd Greene,
  • Kristin M. Collier,
  • Nongyao Kasatpibal,
  • Karen E. Fowler,
  • Sanjay Saint

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1017/ash.2023.510
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4

Abstract

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In a national survey of lead infection preventionists in Thai hospitals, spiritual and religious importance were associated with increased odds of career satisfaction. Cultivating environments for spiritual, religious, and self-care practices within the clinical setting may help facilitate emotional well-being—and prevent burnout—among Thai healthcare workers.