The psychological status of 8817 hospital workers during COVID-19 Epidemic: A cross-sectional study in Chongqing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There was an outbreak of COVID-19 towards the end of 2019 in China, which spread all over the world rapidly. The Chinese healthcare system is facing a big challenge where hospital workers are experiencing enormous psychological pressure. This study aimed to (1) investigate the psychological status of hospital workers and (2) provide references for psychological crisis intervention in the future.

Method

An online survey was conducted to collect sociodemographic features, epidemic-related factors, results of PHQ-9, GAD-7, PHQ-15, suicidal and self-harm ideation (SSI), and the score of stress and support scales. Chi-square test, t-test, non-parametric, and logistic regression analysis were used to detect the risk factors to psychological effect and SSI.

Results

SUBMITTER: Xiaoming X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7369013 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature