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Association Between Perceived Stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Medical Staff During the COVID-19 Epidemic in Wuhan City.
Mei, Songli; Liang, Leilei; Ren, Hui; Hu, Yueyang; Qin, Zeying; Cao, Ruilin; Li, Chuanen; Fei, Junsong; Yuan, Tongshuang; Meng, Cuicui; Guo, Xinmeng; Lv, Jianping; Hu, Yuanchao.
  • Mei S; Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
  • Liang L; Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
  • Ren H; The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
  • Hu Y; Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
  • Qin Z; Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
  • Cao R; Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
  • Li C; Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
  • Fei J; Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
  • Yuan T; Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
  • Meng C; Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
  • Guo X; Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
  • Lv J; Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
  • Hu Y; Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Front Public Health ; 9: 666460, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1359255
ABSTRACT

Objective:

The study aimed to examine the relationship between perceived stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among frontline medical staff during the lockdown in Wuhan city, China, due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Methods:

The study was conducted in August 2020, which included 516 medical staff between 21 to 65 years. The PTSD Checklist-Civilian, Perceived Stress Scale, Insomnia Severity Index, and Compassion Fatigue Short Scale were used.

Results:

The results indicated that 10.5% of the medical staff experienced PTSD symptoms, and insomnia severity mediated the effect of perceived stress on PTSD. In addition, compassion fatigue moderated the association between perceived stress and PTSD.

Conclusion:

The study elucidated the mechanisms underlying the association between perceived stress and PTSD. Moreover, it emphasized the importance of long-term monitoring of the mental health status of frontline medical staff who supported Wuhan. The results can serve as reference for relevant medical and health departments to formulate active interventions and preventive measures against PTSD for unsung heroes who put their lives on the line during difficult times.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Epidemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Front Public Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fpubh.2021.666460

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Epidemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Front Public Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fpubh.2021.666460