Social and mental health impact of COVID-19 pandemic among health professionals of Gandaki Province, Nepal: A mixed method study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The frontline health workers are the key players in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, however, several incidences of attacks, stigmatization, and discrimination towards them have been reported throughout the world during the peak of infection. The social impact experienced by health professionals can alter their efficiency and also lead to mental distress. This study aimed to examine the extent of social impact experienced by health professionals currently working in Gandaki Province, Nepal along with the factors associated with their depression status.

Methods

This was a mixed-method study where a cross-sectional online survey was executed among 418 health professionals followed by in-depth interviews with 14 health professionals of Gandaki Province. The b

SUBMITTER: Paudel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10079026 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature