Association between chronic physical conditions and depressive symptoms among hospital workers in a national medical institution designated for COVID-19 in Japan.

Ami FukunagaYosuke InoueShohei YamamotoTakako MikiDong Van HoangRachana Manandhar ShresthaHironori IshiwariMasamichi IshiiKengo MiyoMaki KonishiNorio OhmagariTetsuya Mizoue

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Our findings suggest the importance of providing more assistance to those with chronic physical conditions regarding the prevention and control of mental health issues, particularly among frontline healthcare workers engaging in COVID-19-related work.

Keyphrases

mental health
coronavirus disease
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depressive symptoms
physical activity
healthcare
mental illness
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
drug induced
emergency department
adverse drug
sleep quality