Research ArticleCOVID-19 and Community Mental Health2020
Anxiety and hopelessness levels in COVID-19 pandemic: A comparative study of healthcare professionals and other community sample in Turkey
Hacımusalar Y, Kahve AC, Yaşar AB, Aydın MS
Journal of Psychiatric Research. 2020;129:181-188
Brief summary in Turkish
In this online study conducted with 2,156 participants in Türkiye during the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers were found to have higher levels of anxiety and hopelessness than non-healthcare workers; nurses were the most affected group. Anxiety was a significant predictor of hopelessness, and the authors recommend planning psychosocial interventions in advance for high-risk groups.
General information on the topic: Anxiety Disorders and Panic Attacks