Prevalence of depression anxiety and stress among health professionals during COVID-19 pandemic A systematic review.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_334_24 and PMC identifier 12517614.
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Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems and the mental well-being of healthcare professionals (HCPs) globally. This systematic review synthesizes existing research on the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among HCPs during the pandemic. We employed a systematic search strategy to identify relevant studies published between December 2019 and December 2023, ultimately including 30 studies that met our inclusion criteria. The findings reveal a significant increase in the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among HCPs compared to pre-pandemic levels. Several risk factors were identified, including direct exposure to COVID-19 patients, female gender, the nursing profession, inadequate resources, and lack of support. This review highlights the detrimental impact of the pandemic on HCPs' mental health and emphasizes the need for urgent interventions and support systems to address this critical public health issue.