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article · African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine

Mental health impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers versus adults in Africa

20241 citationOpen accessUniversity of the Free State

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the increase of mental health issues among HCWs as evidenced by a high prevalence of anxiety compared to that of the adult general population. There was, however, a rise in depression and suicide cases among the adult general population.Contribution: This study will assist in adding more knowledge to build a robust and responsive strategy to mental health problems during and post-pandemics like COVID-19. Strategies that have appeared effective in combatting the impact of COVID-19 on mental health include support packages established for frontline HCWs such as social media online chat groups.

Research topics

  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Employment and Welfare Studies
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access

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DOI: 10.4102/phcfm.v16i1.4175

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