Psychological distress among health service providers during COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 pandemic has provoked a wide variety of psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, and panic disorders, especially among health service providers. Due to a greater risk of exposure to the virus, increased working hours, and fear of infecting their families, health service providers are more vulnerable to emotional distress than the general population during this pandemic. This online survey attempts to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 and its associated variables among healthcare workers in Nepal.

Materials and methods

For data collection purposes, Covid-19 Peritraumatic Distress Index (CPDI) Questionnaire, was used whose content validity was verified by Shanghai mental health center. Data for the survey were collected from 11 to 24 Oc

SUBMITTER: Kafle K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7875377 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature