Psychological experiences of healthcare professionals in Sri Lanka during COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The upsurge of COVID-19 has caused numerous psycho-social challenges for healthcare professionals because of its ability to spread rapidly in the community and high mortality rate. The seriousness of the disease has led many healthcare professionals plagued by stigma as well as discrimination. In this study, depressive symptomatology, levels of anxiety, and related psychosocial and occupational factors experienced by healthcare professionals in Sri Lanka during COVID -19 were investigated.

Methods

A total of 512 healthcare professionals were surveyed using an online survey. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale, the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-Revised-10, and psychosocial and occupational factors predictive of depression and anxiety w

SUBMITTER: Perera B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7988642 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature