Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology

en Post-Pandemic Influences on Occupational Well-Being: Insights from a Higher Education Institution in Oman Occupational Health Original Article <div style="text-align: justify;">Background: Globally, COVID-19 posed multifaceted challenges to the educational system, and employees were driven into completely unfamiliar territory. Assessing any residual impact that may influence employee well-being and productivity is vital. The objectives of the present study were to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the well-being of faculty and staff at the National University of Science and Technology, Oman & explore post-pandemic occupational well-being. Materials and Methods: 136 employees consented to participate in this study. The study design was cross-sectional, and convenient sampling was employed. The survey method involves item pooling from standardized scales, including the WHO Five Well-being Index, COVID-19 Stress Scale, Connor Davidson Resilience Scale and the WHO Quality of Life Questionnaire. Statistical methods, including correlation and regression analysis, were used. Results: Results indicate that employees (67.7%) experienced stress and anxiety during the pandemic. The support provided by the administration (64.9%) and access to vaccination services (48.6%) primarily contributed to the well-being of staff members. Participant responses also indicated that overall well-being and resilience capacity were adequate following the pandemic. However, 23.4% of employees reported that they currently experienced negative feelings. Conclusions: These findings reiterate that organizational interventions to reduce stress levels and enhance resilience and well-being are paramount.</div> Well-Being,Employee Health,COVID-19, 280 288 http://johe.rums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-774-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Miriam Simon - - miriamsimon@nu.edu.om 22400319475328460013293 22400319475328460013293 Yes Associate Prof., Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sohar, Sultanate of Oman. National University of Science and Technology Aliza Batool - - aliza@nu.edu.om 22400319475328460013294 22400319475328460013294 No Lecturer, School of Foundation Studies, National University of Science and Technology, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. National University of Science and Technology Fernandes Trinette - - tdsouza0911@gmail.com 22400319475328460013295 22400319475328460013295 No Senior Lecturer, College of Engineering, National University of Science and Technology, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. National University of Science and Technology