Mental health of medical personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused significant changes in the everyday functioning of the general population, as well as medical workers. Medical personnel, especially those in direct contact with COVID-19 patients, could have increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. The objective of this study was to explore the mental health status of medical personnel in Serbia during the pandemic by assessing stress levels, symptoms of anxiety, and depression.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted as an online-based survey, in the period from 8 April to 14 April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study included 1678 participants, and the snowball sampling technique was used to reach healthcare professionals. The level of stres

SUBMITTER: Antonijevic J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7645856 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature