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Psychological status of medical workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study

Wenhui Lu, Han-i Wang, Yu-Xin Lin, Li Li

Psychiatry Research, 2020

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Abstract

Highlights • The psychological state of medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.• The medical staff had greater psychological distress than the administrative staff.• The front line medical staff were twice more likely to suffer anxiety and depression.• Effective strategies toward to improving the mental health were important.

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