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October 5, 2025Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness

Emergency Related Mental Health Challenges Among Frontline Health Workers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

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ARAsif RehmanKhyber Medical College FAFarhad AliMinistry of Health KRKhalid RehmanKhyber Medical University

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This cross-sectional study assesses anxiety and depression rates in health care professionals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suggesting urgent mental health support needed.

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Mental health challenges are significant, with anxiety and depression prevalent among frontline health workers.
A total of 651 health professionals participated; anxiety affected 42% while 5.9% reported severe depression.
The study utilized cross-sectional methods with assessments via GAD-7 and PHQ-9 tools to analyze mental health indicators.
Regular mental health screening and tailored support for female and high-burden staff are critical for improving health outcomes.

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Rehman et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e24e60d6d66a53c24731eb https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2025.10210

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This cross-sectional study assesses anxiety and depression rates in health care professionals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suggesting urgent mental health support needed.

Emergency Related Mental Health Challenges Among Frontline Health Workers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Emergency Related Mental Health Challenges Among Frontline Health Workers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

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