Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Psychological State of Health Care Workers

Throughout the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, many HCWs have worked in high-pressure environments. Moreover, they may have been exposed to trauma and/or faced moral dilemmas relating to challenges in the delivery of high-quality care, possibly due to a lack of experience or equipment, or as a result of low staffing levels. These unfavorable circumstances and exposure risk to infection are likely to increase the risk of mental health disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression, other anxiety disorders, substance misuse and suicide In the present study, This study aimed to assess the psychological state of HCWs who were facing challenges of SARS-CoV-2pandemic comparing them to non medical staff group based on use of the Hamilton Anxiety and Depression Rating Scale.