INTRODUCTION: There is limited information on the   knowledge,   perceptions,   beliefs,   and practice, about genetics and genomics among Filipino-American   nurses.   The   National Coalition   of   Ethnic   Minority   Organizations (NCEMNA),  in  which  the  Philippine  Nurses Association  of  America  (PNAA)  is  a  member organization,  conducted  an  online  survey  to describe the genomic knowledge, perceptions, beliefs,  and  practice  of  minority  nurses.  This study   reports   on   responses   from   Filipino-American   survey   participants,   which   is   a subset analysis of the larger NCEMNA survey.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to explore the knowledge, perceptions, beliefs, practice and genomic education of Filipino-American nurses.
METHOD:  An online survey of 112 Filipino-American nurses was conducted to describe the knowledge,  perceptions,  beliefs,  and  practice  of  genetics/genomics.  Survey  responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
RESULTS:  Most  (94%)  Filipino-American  nurses  wanted  to  learn  more  about  genetics. Although 41% of the respondents indicated good understanding of genetics of common diseases,  60%  had  not  attended  any  related  continuing  education  courses  since  RN licensure, and 73% reported unavailability of genetic courses to take. The majority (83%) of  PNAA  respondents  indicated  that  they  would  attend  genetics/genomics  awareness training if it was offered by their national organization during their annual conference, and 86%   reported   that   the   national   organization   should   have   a   visible   role   in genetics/genomics initiatives in their community.
CONCLUSION:  Filipino-American  nurses  wanted  to  learn  more  about  genetics  and  were willing to attend genetics/genomics trainings if offered by PNAA. The study findings can assist  PNAA  in  planning  future  educational  programs  that  incorporates  genetics  and genomics information. 

Human ; Male ; Female ; Asian Americans ; Minority Groups ; Nurses ; Genomics ; Surveys And Questionnaires ; Education, Continuing

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly challenged global healthcare systems, particularly impacting the psychological health of nurses. This study examines the psychosocial impact and work-related stressors faced by Filipino nurses during the COVID-19 crisis.

METHODS

Adescriptive cross-sectional survey was used to gather data from May 2021 to May 2022. Participants included registered nurses recruited from across the Philippines, focusing on their exposure to work related stressors, burnout, job satisfaction, and coping activities. The survey included validated items that measured work related variables (e.g., job responsibilities, workload) and personal stress management strategies. Descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations, frequencies, and percentages) were calculated to interpret the continuous and categorical variables.

RESULTS

A total of 2,229 nurses participated in the survey. Findings indicate that 78.9% of nurses experienced increased workloads, and 36% were assigned to units outside their expertise. Despite the high stress and burnout rates (30.4% reported symptoms), 56.4% of nurses intended to stay in their positions. The most common coping strategies were use of social media (53.7%) and connecting with friends and family (51.5%).

CONCLUSION

Filipino nurses displayed considerable resilience despite facing severe work-related stressors and psychological strains during the pandemic. The study highlights significant stressors such as increased workload, role shifts, and the lack of clear workplace goals, contributing to burnout and reduced job satisfaction. This study underscores the need for enhanced support systems and policies to safeguard nurses' well-being, recommending more robust mental health services, adequate staffing, and the provision of necessary resources and training to prepare nurses for future health crises better.

Covid-19 ; Stress, Psychological ; Burnout, Psychological ; Job Satisfaction