Investigation of mental health among hospital workers in the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study.

Published in: Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina (2020)

Healthcare professionals on the frontline need systematic regular psychosocial support mechanisms. Anxiety due to fear of infecting family members can be prevented through precautions such as isolation. However, it should be remembered that loneliness and feelings of missing family members consequent to isolation may increase the risk of depression.

Keyphrases

mental health
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
healthcare
mental illness
physical activity
social support
risk factors
acute care
adverse drug
emergency department