Medicine and Health

Acute psychological effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 outbreak among healthcare workers in China: a cross-sectional study

Y. Wang, S. Ma, et al.

This study sheds light on the acute psychological effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on healthcare workers in China, revealing alarming prevalence rates of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. With insights into crucial risk factors and protective measures, the research conducted by Ying Wang, Simeng Ma, Can Yang, and their co-authors emphasizes the urgent need for targeted psychological interventions and enhanced safety protocols.

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study investigated the acute psychological effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on healthcare workers (HCWs) in China. Using the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and IES-R questionnaires, the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and PTSD was found to be 15.0%, 27.1%, and 9.8%, respectively. Risk factors for these conditions included intermediate technical title, frontline work, insufficient protective training, and lack of confidence in protection measures. Not working at the frontline was a protective factor. The study highlights the need for psychological interventions and improved protection for HCWs during outbreaks.

Publisher

Translational Psychiatry

Published On

Nov 16, 2020

Authors

Ying Wang, Simeng Ma, Can Yang, Zhongxiang Cai, Shaohua Hu, Bin Zhang, Shiming Tang, Hanping Bai, Xin Guo, Jiang Wu, Hui Du, Lijun Kang, Huawei Tan, Ruiting Li, Lihua Yao, Gaohua Wang, Zhongchun Liu

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