Workplace factors associated with mental health of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: an international cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The association of workplace factors on mental health of healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic needs to be urgently established. This will enable governments and policy-makers to make evidence-based decisions. This international study reports the association between workplace factors and the mental health of HCWs during the pandemic.

Methods

An international, cross-sectional study was conducted in 41 countries. The primary outcome was depressive symptoms, derived from the validated Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2). Multivariable logistic regression identified factors associated with mental health outcomes. Inter-country differences were also evaluated.

Results

A total of 2527 responses were received, from 41 countries, including China

SUBMITTER: Khajuria A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7981382 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature