Exploring the factors associated with the mental health of frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Cyprus.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The spread of COVID-19 into a global pandemic has negatively affected the mental health of frontline healthcare-workers. This study is a multi-centre, cross-sectional epidemiological study that uses nationwide data to assess the prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression and burnout among health care workers managing COVID-19 patients in Cyprus. The study also investigates the mechanism behind the manifestation of these pathologies, as to allow for the design of more effective protective measures.

Methods

Data on the mental health status of the healthcare workers were collected from healthcare professionals from all over the nation, who worked directly with Covid patients. This was done via the use of 64-item, self-administered questionnaire, which was comprised

SUBMITTER: Kapetanos K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8516220 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature