Psychological experiences of healthcare professionals in Sri Lanka during COVID-19.

Bilesha PereraBimba WickramarachchiChampika SamanmalieManjula Hettiarachchi

Published in: BMC psychology (2021)

Fear of being infected and distress caused by fear of spreading it among family members, stigmatization, poor self-confidence, poor occupational safety and heavy workload are vital risk factors that need to be considered in future psychological support services designed for the healthcare professionals in unprecedented outbreaks like COVID-19.

Keyphrases

risk factors
coronavirus disease
mental health
sars cov
healthcare
prefrontal cortex
primary care
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
physical activity
affordable care act