medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 17, 2022
Abstract
Objectives
The
mental
health
impacts
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
continue
to
be
documented
worldwide
with
systematic
reviews
playing
a
pivotal
role.
Here
we
present
updated
findings
from
our
review
and
meta-analysis
on
among
hospital
healthcare
workers
during
COVID-19.
Methods
We
searched
MEDLINE,
CINAHL,
PsycINFO,
Embase
Web
Of
Science
Core
Collection
between
1st
January
2000
17
th
February
2022
for
studies
using
validated
methods
reporting
prevalence
diagnosed
or
probable
disorders
in
pandemic.
A
proportions
odds
ratio
was
performed
random
effects
model.
Heterogeneity
investigated
test
subgroup
differences
95%
prediction
intervals.
Results
included
401
studies,
representing
458
754
participants
across
58
countries.
Pooled
depression
28.5%
(95%CI:
26.3-30.7),
anxiety
28.7%
26.5-31.0),
PTSD
25.5%
22.5-28.5),
alcohol
substance
use
disorder
25.3%
13.3-39.6)
insomnia
24.4%
19.4-29.9).
Prevalence
rates
were
stratified
by
physicians,
nurses,
allied
health,
support
staff
students,
which
varied
considerably.
There
significantly
higher
women,
those
working
high-risk
units
providing
direct
care.
Limitations
Majority
used
self-report
measures
reflected
rather
than
actual
diagnosis.
Conclusions
These
have
enhanced
understanding
at-risk
groups
hospitals.
Targeted
research
towards
these
risks
are
recommended
mitigate
any
long-term
consequences.
Journal of Affective Disorders,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
330, P. 329 - 345
Published: March 16, 2023
The
mental
health
impacts
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
continue
to
be
documented
worldwide
with
systematic
reviews
playing
a
pivotal
role.
Here
we
present
updated
findings
from
our
review
and
meta-analysis
on
among
hospital
healthcare
workers
during
COVID-19.
We
searched
MEDLINE,
CINAHL,
PsycINFO,
Embase
Web
Of
Science
Core
Collection
between
1st
January
2000
17th
February
2022
for
studies
using
validated
methods
reporting
prevalence
diagnosed
or
probable
disorders
in
pandemic.
A
proportions
odds
ratio
was
performed
random
effects
model.
Heterogeneity
investigated
test
subgroup
differences
95
%
prediction
intervals.
included
401
studies,
representing
458,754
participants
across
58
countries.
Pooled
depression
28.5
(95
CI:
26.3–30.7),
anxiety
28.7
26.5–31.0),
PTSD
25.5
22.5–28.5),
alcohol
substance
use
disorder
25.3
13.3–39.6)
insomnia
24.4
19.4–29.9).
Prevalence
rates
were
stratified
by
physicians,
nurses,
allied
health,
support
staff
students,
which
varied
considerably.
There
significantly
higher
women,
those
working
high-risk
units
providing
direct
care.
Majority
used
self-report
measures
reflected
rather
than
actual
diagnosis.
These
have
enhanced
understanding
at-risk
groups
hospitals.
Targeted
research
towards
these
risks
are
recommended
mitigate
any
long-term
consequences.
Evaluation & the Health Professions,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
47(1), P. 11 - 20
Published: May 4, 2023
This
study
provides
an
overview
of
research
findings
on
long-term
effects
healthcare
workers
mental
health
and
factors
associated
with
positive
or
negative
changes.
Medline
PubMed
databases
were
searched
for
observational
longitudinal
studies
18
papers
included
in
the
review
(PROSPERO:
CRD42021260307).
12
articles
indicated
changes
over
time
six
revealed
a
trend
variety
outcomes
(anxiety,
depression,
insomnia,
others).
Female
sex,
younger
age,
nursing
occupation,
frontline
work,
longer
working
hours
concerns
about
contracting
COVID-19
identified
to
be
Conversely,
supportive
environment,
access
psychological
resources,
provision
sufficient
personal
protective
equipment
availability
tests
linked
Therefore,
our
can
assist
governmental
institutional
authorities
effective
interventions
improve
care
workers.
Human Resources for Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
Abstract
Background
Health
and
care
workers
(HCW)
faced
the
double
burden
of
SARS-CoV-2
pandemic:
as
members
a
society
affected
by
public
health
emergency
HWC
who
experienced
fear
becoming
infected
infecting
others,
stigma,
violence,
increased
workloads,
changes
in
scope
practice,
among
others.
To
understand
short
long-term
impacts
terms
COVID-19
pandemic
other
emergencies
international
concern
(PHEICs)
on
HCW
relevant
interventions
to
address
them,
we
designed
conducted
living
systematic
review
(LSR).
Methods
We
reviewed
literature
retrieved
from
MEDLINE—PubMed,
Embase,
SCOPUS,
LILACS,
World
Organization
database,
ClinicalTrials.org
ILO
published
January
2000
until
December
2021.
included
quantitative
observational
studies,
experimental
quasi-experimental,
mixed
methods
or
qualitative
studies;
addressing
mental,
physical
well-being
quality
life.
The
targeted
HCW;
exposures,
implemented
during
PHEICs.
assess
risk
bias
used
Johanna
Briggs
Institute
(JBI)
Critical
Appraisal
Tools.
Data
were
qualitatively
synthetized
using
meta-aggregation
meta-analysis
was
performed
estimate
pooled
prevalence
some
outcomes.
Results
1013
studies
mainly
research,
cross-sectional,
with
medium
bias/quality,
at
least
one
following:
mental
issue,
well-being,
Additionally,
short-
impact
PHEICs
review,
although
scarce,
behavioral
individual
oriented,
aimed
improving
through
development
interventions.
A
lack
organizational
systemic
bottlenecks
noted.
Discussion
impacted
greatest
toll
health.
are
intricate
complex.
revealed
consequences
for
service
delivery,
unplanned
absenteeism,
disruption
occupation
turnover
that
subvert
capacity
answer
PHEICs,
specifically
challenging
resilience
systems.
Medical Education Online,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27(1)
Published: March 31, 2022
A
high
attrition
rate
in
medical
students
has
exacerbated
the
physician
shortage
China.
However,
few
studies
have
explored
risk
factors
of
dropout
intention
postgraduates.
This
study
compared
prevalence
and
mental
distress
between
non-medical
postgraduates
China
investigated
for
intention.
also
impact
postgraduates'
perception
Chinese
healthcare
environment
on
their
status
intention.This
cross-sectional
was
conducted
using
online
questionnaires
from
October
2020
to
April
2021.
Convenience
sampling
used
recruit
different
majors.
Outcomes
included
potential
factors,
including
distress,
quality
life,
fatigue.
Medical
were
additionally
assessed
satisfaction,
burnout,
career
choice
regret,
experiences
workplace
violence.
logistic
regression
model
constructed
evaluate
association
dissatisfaction,
turnover
intention.A
total
740
670
participated
survey.
The
rates
depression
symptoms
(33.8%
vs.
39.0%,
p
<
0.001),
anxiety
(22.2%
32.4%,
somatic
(34.7%
42.4%,
=
0.004)
lower
postgraduates,
while
more
(58.4%
48.4%,
0.001)
reported
Dissatisfaction
with
(odds
ratio
[OR]:
1.65;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
1.17-2.34,
0.005),
regret
(OR:
6.23;
CI:
4.42-8.78,
perceived
stress
2.74;
95%CI:
1.90-3.94,
remained
independently
associated
intention.Mental
is
common
among
calling
timely
interventions.
higher
Healthcare
affected
health
intentions
students.
decent
future
income,
reduced
workload,
shorter
duration
training,
better
doctor-patient
relationships
are
urgently
needed.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18(24), P. 13374 - 13374
Published: Dec. 19, 2021
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
mental
health
outcomes
of
care
workers
(HCWs)
Verona
academic
hospital
trust
(Italy)
one
year
after
outbreak
COVID-19
and
identify
predicted
risk
factors.
A
web-based
survey
was
conducted
from
mid-April
mid-May
2021
on
first
evaluation
performed
during
lock-down
phase
pandemic.
Post-traumatic
stress,
general
anxiety,
depression,
burnout
were
assessed
by
using,
respectively,
impact
event
scale
(IES-R),
self-rating
anxiety
(SAS),
patient
questionnaire
(PHQ-9)
Maslach
inventory-general
(MBI-GS).
Multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis
factors
associated
with
each
four
outbreak.
total
1033
HCWs
participated.
The
percentage
scoring
above
cut-off
increased
2020
in
all
outcome
domains
(anxiety,
50.1%
vs.
55.7,
p
<
0.05;
26.6%
40.6%,
0.001;
burnout,
28.6%
chi-square
test),
exception
post-traumatic
distress.
There
also
an
increase
when
stratifying
occupation
workplace,
a
greater
for
depression
burnout.
revealed
that,
outbreak,
nurses
at
greatest
whereas
residents
(in
terms
low
professional
efficacy).
Working
intensive
units
developing
severe
emotional
exhaustion
cynical
attitude
towards
work.
Journal of Nursing Management,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
30(7), P. 2585 - 2596
Published: Sept. 24, 2022
Nurses'
burnout
and
psychological
well-being
are
a
significant
concern
during
the
pandemic.The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
(i)
examine
level
burnout,
anxiety,
depression,
perceived
stress
self-rated
health
for
nurses
at
two
time-points,
2020
2021,
(ii)
socio-demographic
characteristics,
work-related
factors
workplace
support
in
relation
burnout.This
cross-sectional
with
longitudinal
approach.
A
convenience
sample
registered
who
worked
an
acute
care
tertiary
hospital
Singapore
were
surveyed
time-points.
Participants'
health,
collected.Among
179
nurses,
there
was
increase
level,
poorer
reduced
job
dedication.
decrease
percentage
felt
appreciated
work
reported
2021
(p
=
0.04).
Nurses
their
team
not
working
well
together
3.30
times
more
likely
experience
(95%
CI
1.12
9.69;
p
0.03).
that
they
never
by
department/hospital
8.84
2.67
29.21;
<
0.001).
report
CI:
1.32-6.03;
0.008).Nurses
had
increased
dedication
after
outbreak.Interventions
departmental
organizational
levels
needed
improve
support.
Strategies
nurses'
aftermath
COVID-19
vital
managing
improving
health.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 532 - 532
Published: March 14, 2022
The
psychological
distress
reported
among
frontline
healthcare
workers
(HCWs)
is
concerning.
Little
known
about
the
mental
health
of
non-frontline,
psychiatric
HCWs,
who
play
a
central
role
in
handling
crisis
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
This
study
aimed
to
examine
prevalence
anxiety
and
depression
HCWs
evaluate
its
association
with
socio-demographic,
socio-economic,
work-related
factors
coping
strategies.
authors
proposed
cross-sectional
design
using
Hospital
Anxiety
Depressive
Scale
(HADS)
Brief-COPE
scale.
found
that
were
22.0%
16.8%,
respectively.
A
multivariate
analysis
revealed
married
had
lower
level
OR
=
0.31
(95%
CI:
0.11-0.83).
Psychiatric
experiencing
financial
hardships,
unvaccinated
those
shorter
duration
service
department
higher
depressive
symptoms
(CI:
1.19-11.27),
3.21
0.97-10.52),
1.01
1.00-1.02),
For
every
increase
one
unit
avoidant
score
respondents,
odds
having
increased
by
1.25
times
1.15-1.37)
1.20
1.09-1.32),
respectively,
whereas
for
religious
reduced
1.42
1.10-1.84).
highlight
psychosocial
measures
addressing
relatively
high
levels
should
be
key
priority
ensure
sustainment
services
face
this
prolonged
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: July 25, 2022
Background
The
pandemic
of
COVID-19
has
significantly
increased
the
burden
on
healthcare
workers
and
potentially
affect
their
risk
workplace
violence
(WPV).
This
study
aimed
to
explore
prevalence
factors
WPV
among
during
peaking
remission
in
China.
Methods
Using
snowball
method,
a
repeated
online
questionnaire
survey
was
conducted
Chinese
from
March
27th
April
26th
2020
2021,
respectively.
Data
included
workers'
socio-demographic
occupational
characteristics,
psychological
status,
violence.
Results
A
total
3006
samples
3465
2021
were
analyzed.
In
2020,
witnessing
colleagues
suffering
64.2%
79.7%
Compared
with
decreased
by
11.0%
14.4%
Logistic
regression
showed
that
influenced
males,
long
working
experience,
psychiatric
department,
direct
contact
patients,
self-discovery
medical
errors,
moral
injury,
depression,
anxiety
(minimum
OR
=
1.22,
maximum
2.82).
While
departments,
1.33,
3.32);
protective
holding
master's
degree
(OR
0.78)
other
departments
0.54).
Conclusion
retains
common
effects
workers,
though
after
baptism
pandemic,
decreased;
however,
part
influencing
changed.
addition,
seriously
affected
mental
health
effect
problems
should
also
attract
more
attention.
BMC Psychology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: March 24, 2025
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
profoundly
impacted
the
psychological
well-being
of
populations
worldwide.
Despite
this,
there
is
a
paucity
research
on
specific
distress
experienced
by
mothers
during
this
crisis.
This
study
aims
to
address
gap
examining
trajectories
Indonesian
pandemic.
A
sample
108
aged
25
65
(mean
=
38.9,
SD
7.3)
participated
in
three
waves
data
collection
lockdown
phase,
adaptation
and
new
normal
phases
Participants
completed
version
Depression,
Anxiety,
Stress
Scale-18
(DASS-18)
questionnaire
assess
their
levels
depression,
anxiety,
stress.
Depression
remained
constant
while
anxiety
stress
decreased
over
time.
Notably,
older
participants
reported
lower
than
younger
counterparts,
those
who
had
been
married
for
longer
time
provides
critical
insights
into
mental
health
status
pandemic,
highlighting
importance
considering
contextual
factors
such
as
age
length
marriage
interventions
support
programs.
Journal of Health Psychology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(14), P. 1279 - 1292
Published: April 20, 2023
The
“Healthcare
workers’
wellbeing
[Benessere
Operatori]”
project
is
an
exploratory
longitudinal
study
assessing
healthcare
mental
health
at
three
different
time
points
over
a
14-month
period
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
We
collected
socio-demographic
and
work-related
information
assessed
perceived
social
support,
coping
strategies,
levels
of
depression,
anxiety,
insomnia,
anger,
burnout,
PTSD
symptoms.
In
total,
325
Italian
workers
(i.e.
physicians,
nurses,
other
workers,
clerks)
participated
in
first
initial
survey
either
second
or
third
subsequent
survey.
Participants
reported
subclinical
psychiatric
symptoms
that
remained
mostly
unchanged
across
time,
except
for
increase
stress,
state
emotional
exhaustion
Despite
levels,
distress
can
adversely
affect
quality
care,
patient
satisfaction,
medical
error
rates.
Therefore,
implementing
interventions
to
improve
required.
