The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers in China
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers in China
Ying Wang, PhD; Xiaoyan Li, PhD; Jie Zhang, PhD; Hongyan Liu, PhD; and Yufang Bian, PhD
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of healthcare workers worldwide. In China, where the outbreak originated, healthcare workers have faced unprecedented challenges.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1,257 healthcare workers from 10 hospitals in Wuhan, China, between February and March 2020. Participants completed standardized questionnaires assessing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Results: The prevalence rates of anxiety, depression, and PTSD were 44.6%, 50.4%, and 71.5%, respectively. Female gender, younger age, being a nurse, working in an isolation ward, and having direct contact with confirmed cases were significantly associated with higher levels of psychological distress.
Conclusions: The mental health of healthcare workers in China was severely affected during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Urgent interventions are needed to support their psychological well-being.
Keywords: COVID-19, healthcare workers, mental health, anxiety, depression, PTSD, China