Cross-sectional study found that 19.1% of healthcare workers experienced depressive symptoms, indicating significant mental health impacts from COVID-19.
Key Points
Approximately 19.1% of healthcare workers with COVID-19 exhibited depressive symptoms, highlighting a serious mental health concern.
Predictive factors for depression included gender, age, COVID-19 symptoms, and colleagues' withdrawal behavior.
The average confinement duration for healthcare professionals was 14.9 days, which correlated with depressive symptoms.
Psychological support is necessary to address the mental health needs of healthcare workers during and post-COVID-19 confinement.