Prevalence and predictors of mental health outcomes in UK doctors and final year medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The mental health of doctors is an ongoing concern, both prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to: i) assess the prevalence of symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and burnout in UK doctors and final year medical students during the pandemic, and ii) analyse the hypothesised relationships between psychological flexibility, intolerance of uncertainty and resilience with these mental health outcomes.

Methods

A cross-sectional online study of UK-based doctors and final year medical students was conducted between 27/09/2020 and 31/01/2021. Outcomes were measured using the PHQ9, GAD7, PCL-5, and aMBI. Independent variables included the CompACT-SF, IUS-12, and CD-RISC-10. Descriptive statistics, between-group analyses, and multiple regression wer

SUBMITTER: Johns G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9098653 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature