Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and insomnia among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and insomnia among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis
S. Pappa,Vasiliki Ntella,3 Authors,P. Katsaounou
2020 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2020.05.026
Brain, behavior, and immunity · 3,297 Citations
TLDR
More than one in five healthcare professionals report symptoms of depression and anxiety, and screening should aim to identify mild and sub-threshold syndromes.
Abstract
Highlights • At least one in five healthcare professionals report symptoms of depression and anxiety.• Almost four in ten healthcare workers experience sleeping difficulties and/or insomnia.• Rates of anxiety and depression were higher for female healthcare workers and nursing staff.• Milder mood symptoms are common and screening should aim to identify mild and sub-threshold syndromes.