Mental health among COVID-19 survivors and healthcare workers exposed to
COVID-19 in Wuhan, China: a cross-sectional study
Abstract
Then novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic was considered to be
the worst and complex virus outbreak, which caused 56,985 deaths as of
April 22, 2020 already. The epidemic infectious may cause mental health
crisis. Meanwhile, little is known about the specific psychological
status of the COVID-19 survivors and healthcare workers. This
cross-sectional study surveyed the mental health among 20 COVID-19
survivors, 54 nurses, and 24 hygienists in Wuhan, China and analyze the
possible impact factors using the Symptom Check List 90 - Revised
(SCL90-R) questionnaire. 3 indices and 9 dimensions were compared among
job, education level, gender, age, marriage classification. This study
found that mental distress among participants was not very serious in
general. The survivors presented a highest score, then the hygienists,
and the lowest in nurses. Low-educated and women showed significant
increase. No significant difference was noted in age and marriage
classification. Our study indicated that the survivors need
psychological support immediately. Meanwhile, healthcare workers warrant
more attention, especially low-educated and women. Comprehensive
emergency response plan was warranted.