Anxiety, PTSD, and stressors in medical students during the initial peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carmen M LeeMarianne JuarezGuenevere RaeLee JonesRobert M RodriguezJohn A DavisMegan Boysen-OsbornKathleen J KashimaN Kevin KraneNicholas KmanJodi M LangsfeldAaron J HarriesPublished in: PloS one (2021)
During the initial peak phase of COVID-19, over 60% of US medical students screened positive for pandemic-related anxiety and one quarter were at risk for PTSD. Female and UIM students were significantly more affected. Medical schools should consider broad support of students, and targeted outreach to female and UIM students.