Assessment of the mental health and associated factors among healthcare workers in Iran during COVID-19 pandemic

Objectives: Several studies show that the new coronavirus (COVID-19) has jeopardized the health dimensions of healthcare workers. The present study was designed to evaluate the mental health and determined factors of healthcare providers in Iran during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical research was conducted in three hospitals, in Tehran. The questionnaires, including the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), with demographic/ job characteristics questions, were implemented to collect data. Results: Results show that 31% of the total population was at risk for psychiatric disorders (36% nurses and 13% physicians). Female, front-line, and married healthcare workers showed the highest prevalence rate of mental health disorders. In addition, elderly healthcare workers, front-line, married, and female participants demonstrated a high level of distress, respectively. Conclusion: Results from this study decree further monitoring and psychosocial interventions for healthcare workers during the viral pandemic to preserve healthcare workers from long-term mental health disorders impacts.