Risk and protection factors of mental stress among medical staff in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic

ConclusionData show that HCW still suffer from mental stress in the third year of the pandemic. HCW of all hospital wards may be affected by mental stress and need attention and protective measures. Medical specialists are the most burdened subgroup. Detailed analyses show that properties other than occupation, gender, or ward affiliation are more appropriate to evaluate mental stress of HCW. The findings have implications for developing specialized protection strategies for the post-pandemic phase and future pandemics.
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research