Gender differences in the prevalence and correlates of COVID-19 fear among mental health professionals: a network perspective based on a national survey in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gender differences in COVID-19-related fear among mental health professionals (MHPs) have been inadequately studied. This study compared the gender differences in prevalence, correlates and network structure of COVID-19 fear among MHPs in China in the post-pandemic era.

Methods

A nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted between January 22 and February 10, 2023. Binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with COVID-19 fear. Expected Influence was used to identify the most central (influential) symptoms in gender-specific networks, while network comparison tests were conducted to assess the differences between male and female models.

Results

Among 7,199 MHPs, the overall prevalence of COVID-19 fear was 63.5% (95% CI: 62.3%-64.6%)

SUBMITTER: Rao SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12408580 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature