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Dublin hospital workers’ mental health during the peak of Ireland’s COVID-19 pandemic by Conan Brady; Caoimhe Fenton; Orlaith Loughran; Blánaid Hayes; Martina Hennessy; Agnes Higgins; Declan M. McLoughlin is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.

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## Background Hospital-based healthcare workers have experienced significant psychological stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic. ## Aim To evaluate the mental health of hospital workers during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Dublin, Ireland. ## Methods Cross-sectional anonymous online survey of hospital workers (__n__ = 377; 181 doctors (48.0%), 166 nurses (44.0%), 30 radiographers (8.0%)), collecting demographic information, COVID-19 exposure history and mental health measures. ## Results There were significant differences between profession groups in gender, experience, COVID-19 infection history, exposure to COVID-19 positive acquaintances, and work areas. Moderate-severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms were found in 45.1% (95% CI 40.1–50.1%) of all participants; significantly fewer doctors reported moderate-severe PTSD symptoms (26%; 95% CI 22–36%). A World Health Organisation-5 Wellbeing Index (WHO-5) score ≤ 32, indicating low mood, was reported by 52% (95% CI 47–57%) of participants; significantly fewer doctors reported low mood (46%; 95% CI 39–53%). One-week suicidal ideation and planning were reported respectively by 13% (95% CI 10–16%) and 5% (

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Author

Conan Brady; Caoimhe Fenton; Orlaith Loughran; Blánaid Hayes; Martina Hennessy; Agnes Higgins; Declan M. McLoughlin

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Published

2022

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)