Journal of Clinical Research & Bioethics

Department of Chemistry and Material Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Ghana

Publications

• Research Article   
  Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Employees in Ghana: The Moderating Role of Social Capital
  Author(s): Francis Baidoo Jar* and Rita Kwatemaa
  
  The study examined the impact of social capital in moderating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers' mental health. We posited that their level of social capital influences workers’ mental health during the COVID-19 crisis. Data was sourced from a cross-sectional survey of 422 employees from various industries in Ghana, analyzed using Partial Least Squares-Based Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). Results indicated that the pandemic adversely affected employees' mental well-being, increasing anxiety levels. However, a higher degree of social capital within the workplace buffered these negative effects, enhancing mental health during this period. Essentially, strong workplace relationships and networks mitigated the pandemic's impact on employees' mental health in Ghana. These findings underscore the importance of social capital in health .. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9627.25.16.534

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