Bringing mental health to the frontlines: A proactive team-based model for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Emrich, Mariel; McAleavey, Andrew A.; Peskin, Melissa; Walsh, Jennifer A.; Sombrotto, Lisa B.; Difede, JoAnn

doi:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.09.012

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“…Health systems should prioritize enhancing the resilience of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and recognize the importance of their mental well-being as a global public health priority. These approaches are crucial for effectively addressing the mental health challenges faced by healthcare workers ( 69 , 70 ).…”

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Mental health symptoms and associated factors among primary healthcare workers in China during the post-pandemic era

Liu,

Zhou,

Tao

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health among healthcare workers has been widely reported during the initial and ongoing phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, little remains known about the mental health status of primary healthcare workers in China during the post-pandemic era.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted between March 1, 2023, and May 31, 2023 in Anhui China. A total of 13,530 primary healthcare workers were recruited. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify potential factors associated with the incidence of depression and anxiety among primary healthcare workers.ResultsThe prevalence of depression and anxiety among primary healthcare workers was 50.7 and 26.4%, respectively. Multiple logistic regression revealed that female gender (OR = 1.345, 95%CI = 1.222–1.479), being divorced or widowed (OR = 1.432, 95%CI = 1.128–1.817), being a nurse (OR = 1.250, 95%CI = 1.126–1.388), and working more than 8 h per day (OR = 1.710, 95%CI = 1.583–1.846) were significantly associated with depression. A higher risk of anxiety among primary healthcare workers was associated with female gender (OR = 1.338, 95%CI = 1.198–1.494), being divorced or widowed (OR = 1.373, 95%CI = 1.056–1.770), being a nurse (OR = 1.139, 95%CI = 1.013–1.282), and working more than 8 h per day (OR = 1.638, 95%CI = 1.497–1.794). Better monthly income, more than 21 years of working experience and without experience of workplace violence were protective factors against depression and anxiety during the post-pandemic era.ConclusionDepressive symptoms are more common among primary healthcare workers in China during the post-pandemic era. Female gender, being divorced or widowed, being a nurse, working years, working seniority, monthly income, and experience of workplace violence were identified as associated factors. Targeted intervention is needed when developing strategies to reduce depression and improve primary healthcare workers’ wellness and mental health.

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