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September 5, 2025CureusOpen Access

Psychological Burden of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Workers: A Comparative Study Across Sectors and Clinical Roles

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JSJ. Venkata SubramanianRVRamakrishnan Trichur VenkatakrishnanSCSrihari Cattamanchi

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Overview

Comparative analysis reveals significant psychological stress in healthcare workers, indicating urgent need for mental health interventions.

Key Points

  • Frontline healthcare workers faced significantly higher rates of severe anxiety and depression compared to non-frontline workers.
  • About 44% of private sector healthcare professionals reported severe anxiety, showcasing a concerning trend in mental health issues.
  • The study utilized statistical analyses, including independent t-tests and chi-square tests, to evaluate psychological impacts.
  • These findings call for targeted support systems and mental health interventions tailored to the unique stresses faced by healthcare workers.

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Subramanian et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c239e5b210217d6477dd6bhttps://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.91426
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