Prevalence of anxiety, depression and stress symptoms among doctors in COVID-19 treatment units: a cross-sectional study in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Key Points

• The central aim is to assess the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms among doctors in COVID-19 treatment units.
• Cross-sectional study design
• Population includes doctors in Anuradhapura hospitals
• Anonymous surveys to assess mental health symptoms
• Nearly half of the doctors reported symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress
• High prevalence may affect healthcare service delivery during crises
• Symptoms could worsen under the stress of a pandemic