The Effects of COVID-19 on Staff Motivation
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0030-09-23
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Uganda Christian University
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This study investigates the Psychological Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Staff Motivation, focusing on Mengo Hospital. Employing a convergent parallel mixed research design, the research collected qualitative and quantitative data concurrently through returned questionnaires from 60 participants. The study identified various psychological effects, including fear of family infection, isolation, concerns about compensation, mental exhaustion, and increased work burden. Notably, a negative correlation between the psychological effect of COVID-19 and employee motivation was observed. To mitigate these effects, the study suggests
counseling, training, provision of protective equipment, and community health education to combat nurse stigmatization. Recommendations include government appreciation and rewards for frontline workers, such as nurses, to maintain motivation and adequate compensation. Additionally, the Human Resource Department at Mengo Hospital is advised to grant leave allowances to prevent burnout during peak pandemic times. The researcher calls for government efforts to recruit more health workers and provide subsidized education to ensure a sufficient workforce during crises like epidemics and pandemics.