Resilience among healthcare workers in Lebanon: A multi-centered cross-sectional study

Abstract

Background

Resilience has recently emerged as a key focus, particularly among healthcare workers (HCWs). However, following the series of crises in Lebanon since 2020, there is limited data on HCWs’ resilience levels.

Objective

Our study assessed resilience levels among Lebanese HCWs and explored potential associated risk factors.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional multicenter study conducted in Lebanon. It included 907 HCWs, comprising medical students, registered nurses, physicians, and postgraduate trainees. Resilience was measured using the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS). Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify associated factors.

Results

74% of our participants demonstrated a normal level of resilience rather than a high level, with a median BRS of 3. Factors associated to lower scores were having less than one year of experience, being a medical student, working in a public sector or in stressful workplaces, and being current heavy smokers. Conversely, higher scores were linked to higher income, better financial well-being, having more than ten years of experience, transitioning to a less stressful work environment, and living with a family member with a chronic illness.

Conclusion

While most HCWs in Lebanon exhibit moderate resilience, it may not be sufficient in the face of future crises, necessitating public measures and healthcare policies to improve HCWs’ mental well-being while implementing resilience-supportive interventions.