Factors associated with peritraumatic stress symptoms among the frontline healthcare workers during the outbreak of COVID-19 in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to examine the prevalence of peritraumatic stress symptoms (PTSSs), perceived threat, social support and factors contributing to clinically significant PTSS among frontline COVID-19 healthcare workers (HCWs) in China.

Design and setting

An online survey through self-administered questionnaires was conducted from 18 February to 4 March 2020, during the outbreak of COVID-19.

Outcomes measures

PTSS was assessed using the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) self-rating scale. Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, self-reported health, physical/psychological symptoms, perceived threat from frontline work and perceived social support were investigated. Multivariable line regression analysis distinguished factors associated with HCWs' P

SUBMITTER: Qi X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8753098 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature