Relationship between working conditions and psychological distress experienced by junior doctors in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This paper explored the self-reported prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among junior doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also reports the association between working conditions and psychological distress experienced by junior doctors.

Design

A cross-sectional online survey study was conducted, using the 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale and Health and Safety Executive scale to measure psychological well-being and working cultures of junior doctors.

Setting

The National Health Service in the UK.

Participants

A sample of 456 UK junior doctors was recruited online during the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020 to January 2021.

Results

Junior doctors reported poor mental health, with over 40% scoring extremely severely dep

SUBMITTER: Dunning A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9402444 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature