The mental state and risk factors of Chinese medical staff and medical students in early stages of the COVID-19 epidemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the mental state of medical staff and medical students in the early stages of the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, as well as analyze the risk factors of serious mental illness (SMI), so as to provide a scientific basis for further psychological intervention and management.

Method

A cross-sectional survey was conducted from February 2-7, 2020. The Kessler 6 Psychological Distress Scale and a general information questionnaire were administered on-line to a convenience sample of 548 medical staff and medical students in China. Multivariate binary logistic regression analysis was used to screen the risk factors of SMI in medical staff and medical students.

Results

Of the 505 respondents in the final analysis, 188 (37.23%) were at high risk o

SUBMITTER: Wu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7437442 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature