Analytical Report of Psychological Status of 130 Frontline Medical Staff Dealing With COVID-19

Abstract

Background: China, especial Wuhan city, has been severely affected by COVID-19. This study aimed to understand the psychological status and related factors of frontline medical staff in the COVID-19 epidemic. Methods: Participants were 130 first-line medical staff working in Tianyou Hospital, Wuhan. Participants completed the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Findings: 1) A total of 48 participants (36.9%) showed emotional symptoms, 41 (31.8%) showed anxiety symptoms, and 36 (27.7%) showed depressive symptoms. 2) Females showed more severe anxiety than males (P < 0.05); intermediate level staff showed greater anxiety than junior and senior staff (P < 0.05). 3) Disease factors, work factors, time factors, and safety factors were all related to anxiety and depression (P < 0.05). Interpretation: There is a high incidence of emotional symptoms in frontline medical staff in the COVID-19 epidemic. Emotional response is closely related to the characteristics of the epidemic. Psychological interventions are necessary to manage these symptoms.