Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

March 24, 2020

Factors Associated with Mental Health Outcomes Among Health Care Workers Exposed to Coronavirus Disease 2019

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  • This cross-sectional survey collected demographic and mental health data from 1,257 HCWs across several regions in China. Results revealed a high prevalence of mental health symptoms among HCWs treating patients with COVID-19, especially among women and HCWs in Wuhan, with junior titles and on the frontlines. Overall, 50%, 45%, 34% and 72% of all participants reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia and distress, respectively. 
  • These findings indicate the need for mental health interventions for HCWs who treat COVID-19 patients. 

Lai et al. (Mar 23, 2020). Factors Associated with Mental Health Outcomes Among Health Care Workers Exposed to Coronavirus Disease 2019. JAMA Network. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2763229