Table 2 Frequencies and proportions for work- and non-work-related concerns (N = 158)a
Statement | Disagreement | Agreement | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
SD (%) | D (%) | A (%) | SA (%) | |
Work-related concerns | ||||
My job would put me at great exposure risk | 1 (0.6) | 15 (9.5) | 94 (59.5) | 48 (30.4) |
I am afraid of falling ill with COVID-19 | 7 (4.4) | 42 (26.6) | 83 (52.5) | 26 (16.5) |
I should not be looking after COVID-19 patients | 54 (34.2) | 81 (51.3) | 18 (11.4) | 5 (3.2) |
The risk I am exposed to is not acceptable | 35 (22.2) | 107 (67.7) | 10 (6.3) | 6 (3.8) |
I accept that the risk of contracting COVID-19 is part of my job | 1 (0.6) | 13 (8.2) | 100 (63.3) | 44 (27.8) |
I might look for another job because of the risks | 92 (58.2) | 55 (34.8) | 9 (5.7) | 2 (1.3) |
It is acceptable if my colleagues resign because of their fears | 19 (12.0) | 53 (33.5) | 74 (46.8) | 12 (7.6) |
I am confident my employer would look after my needs | 11 (7.0) | 22 (13.9) | 104 (65.8) | 21 (13.3) |
Non-work-related concerns | ||||
People close to me would be at high risk of getting COVID-19 because of my job | 4 (2.5) | 36 (22.8) | 89 (56.3) | 29 (18.4) |
In particular, I would be concerned for my spouse/ partner | 5 (3.2) | 27 (17.1) | 83 (52.5) | 43 (27.2) |
In particular, I would be concerned for my parents | 7 (4.4) | 29 (18.4) | 78 (49.4) | 44 (27.8) |
In particular, I would be concerned for my children | 7 (4.4) | 30 (19.0) | 74 (46.8) | 47 (29.7) |
In particular, I would be concerned for my close friends | 8 (5.1) | 61 (38.6) | 73 (46.2) | 16 (10.1) |
In particular, I would be concerned for my work colleagues | 9 (5.7) | 32 (20.3) | 96 (60.8) | 21 (13.3) |
People close to me would be worried for my health | 5 (3.2) | 22 (13.9) | 97 (61.4) | 34 (21.5) |
People close to me would be worried as they may get infected by me | 5 (3.2) | 40 (25.3) | 97 (61.4) | 16 (10.1) |