Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect levels of burnout, anxiety and depression among doctors and nurses in Bangladesh? A cross-sectional survey study.

Hayley Anne HutchingsMesbah RahmanKymberley CarterSaiful IslamClaire O'NeillStephen RobertsAnn JohnGreg FeganUmakant DaveNeil HawkesFaruque AhmedMahmud HasanAbul Kalam AzadMd Mujibur RahmanMd Golam KibriaM Masudur RahmanTitu MiaMahfuza AkhterJohn G Williams

Published in: BMJ open (2024)

We identified a high prevalence of perceived anxiety, depression and burnout among doctors and nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was worse in staff engaged in COVID-19-related activities. These findings could help healthcare organisations to plan for future similar events.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
depressive symptoms
coronavirus disease
sars cov
sleep quality
medical students
social support
physical activity