Evaluation of psychological stress in scientific researchers during the 2019-2020 COVID-19 outbreak in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Beginning in December 2019, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused an outbreak of infectious pneumonia. The Chinese government introduced a series of grounding measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The living and working patterns of many scientific researchers also underwent significant changes during this period.

Methods

An opportunity sample (n = 251) was obtained in China using a questionnaire with 42 questions on scientific research progress and psychological stress during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Results

Of the 251 participants, 76.9% indicated that their research was affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, and participants who were affected by the outbreak had higher stress levels than those who were not affected. Participants who conducted

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7346863 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature