Examining the mental health adversity among healthcare providers during the two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic: results from a cross-sectional, survey-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The current global health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected the whole population, but healthcare workers are particularly exposed to high levels of physical and mental stress. This enormous burden requires both the continuous monitoring of their health conditions and research into various protective factors.

Design

Cross-sectional surveys.

Setting and participants

Self-administered questionnaires were constructed assessing COVID-19-related worries of health workers in Hungary. The surveys were conducted during two consecutive waves of the COVID-19 pandemic (N-first wave=376, N-second wave=406), between 17 July 2020 and 31 December 2020.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

COVID-19-related worry, well-being and distress level

SUBMITTER: Dezso F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9402445 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature