Cross-sectional study to assess depression among healthcare workers in Lusaka, Zambia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sandra SimbezaJacob MutaleMusunge MulabeLazarus JereChama BukankalaKombatende SikombeIzukanji SikazweCarolyn Bolton-MooreAaloke ModyElvin H GengAnjali SharmaLaura K BeresJesse Jake Pry

Published in: BMJ open (2023)

Depression may be a concern for a large proportion of HCWs in Zambia. Further work to understand the magnitude and aetiologies of depression among HCWs in the public sector is needed to design effective prevention and treatment interventions to meet the needs for mental health support and to minimise poor health outcomes.

Keyphrases

mental health
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
healthcare
physical activity
replacement therapy
adverse drug