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

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
To study the acute psychological effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak among healthcare workers (HCWs) in China, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among HCWs during the early period of COVID-19 outbreak. The acute psychological effects including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) questionnaire, and the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R). The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and PTSD was estimated at 15.0%, 27.1%, and 9.8%, respectively. Having an intermediate technical title, working at the frontline, receiving insufficient training for protection, and lacking confidence in protection measures were significantly associated with increased risk for depression and anxiety. Being a nurse, having an intermediate technical title, working at the frontline, and lacking confidence in protection measures were risk factors for PTSD. Meanwhile, not working at the frontline was a protective factor for developing depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Psychological interventions should be implemented among HCWs during the COVID-19 outbreak to reduce acute psychological effects and prevent long-term psychological comorbidities. Meanwhile, HCWs should be well trained and well protected before their frontline exposure.
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
Tags
COVID-19
healthcare workers
psychological effects
depression
anxiety
PTSD
protective measures
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