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March 28, 2026

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

Abstract

This study revealed that nearly half of doctors working in hospitals with COVID-19 treatment units experienced symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress, which may have a negative impact on healthcare service delivery, particularly during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rambukwella et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c771198bbfbc51511e0f4e https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-100281

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