Objective: To assess the mental health status of doctors at Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Teaching hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methodology: We used four scales to assess the mental health status of doctors: PHQ-9, GAD-7, ISI, IES-R.
Results: A total of 66 doctors participated in our study, out of which 25 were males and 41 were females. There were 15 post graduate trainees and 51 house officers among the participants.
Conclusion: Exposure to COVID units have adverse effects on mental health of healthcare workers in terms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Key words: COVID-19, mental health, healthcare professionals, doctors, anxiety, depression, insomnia, distress.
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