Mental health and quality of life among healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed healthcare professionals (HCP) in stressful circumstances with increased patient loads and a high risk of exposure. We sought to assess the mental health and quality of life (QoL) of Indian HCPs, the fourth highest-burden country for COVID-19.

Method

Using snowball sampling, we conducted an online survey in May 2020 among HCPs. Data were collected on demographics, depression, and anxiety using validated tools, quality of life, and perceived stressors. Multivariable logistic regression and principal component analysis were performed to assess risk factors associated with mental health symptoms.

Findings

Of 197 HCPs assessed, 157 (80%) were from Maharashtra, 130 (66%) from public hospitals, 47 (24%) nurses, 66 (34%) physicians

SUBMITTER: Suryavanshi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7667343 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature