Psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic: Protocol and results of first three weeks from an international cross-section survey - focus on health professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The psychological impact of COVID-19, resultant measures and future consequences to life will be unveiled in time.

Aim

To investigate the psychological impact of COVID-19, resultant restrictions, impact on behaviours and mental wellbeing globally. This early analysis, explores positive and adverse factors and behaviours with focus on healthcare professionals.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional survey, using a questionnaire based on published approaches to understand the psychological impact of COVID-19. The survey will be repeated at 6 months because of rapidly changing situation.

Results

We have presented results from first 3 weeks of the survey. Conclusions may change as more individuals take part over time. 7,917 participants completed the survey i

SUBMITTER: Rathod S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7507987 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature