Abstract
Healthcare workers (HCWs) experienced significant mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. This review aimed to comprehensively assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of HCWs in India. We conducted a mixed-methods systematic review, which adopts a results-based convergent approach that incorporates quantitative and qualitative data. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in relevant databases: PubMed-Medline, CINAHL, Web of Science, and ProQuest. All available full-text studies in the English language that assessed the mental health outcomes (anxiety, stress, and depression) of HCWs during the pandemic and published until 28 February 2022 were included. A total of 31 studies were included in this review (27 quantitative studies, three qualitative studies, and one mixed-method study). The pooled prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among HCWs in India was 32.96%, 29.49%, and 33.47%, respectively. Integration of quantitative and qualitative findings using social determinants of health framework resulted in various contributing factors and coping strategies. There is a need for a supportive work environment, mental health support, and mental health policies for HCWs in India.
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Publication details
- DOI
- 10.5001/omj.2023.111
- Journal
- Oman Medical Journal
- Publisher
- Oman Medical Specialty Board
- Open access
- Gold open access
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APA 7
Mathias, E. G., S, A. D., Phagdol, T., Nayak, B. S., Nagaraja, R., Dickson, K., Bangpan, M., Lakshmanan, G., & D’Souza, P. (2023). Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Among Healthcare Workers in India: A Mixed-methods Systematic Review. Oman Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2023.111
MLA 9
Mathias, Edlin Glane, et al. "Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Among Healthcare Workers in India: A Mixed-methods Systematic Review." Oman Medical Journal, 2023. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2023.111.
Chicago (author–date)
Mathias, Edlin Glane, Anupama D. S, Tenzin Phagdol, Baby S. Nayak, Ravishankar Nagaraja, Kelly Dickson, Mukdarut Bangpan, Gopichandran Lakshmanan, and Preethy D’Souza. 2023. "Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Among Healthcare Workers in India: A Mixed-methods Systematic Review." Oman Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2023.111.
Harvard
Mathias, E. G., S, A. D., Phagdol, T., Nayak, B. S., Nagaraja, R., Dickson, K., Bangpan, M., Lakshmanan, G. and D’Souza, P. (2023) 'Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Among Healthcare Workers in India: A Mixed-methods Systematic Review', Oman Medical Journal. doi:10.5001/omj.2023.111.
Vancouver
Mathias EG, S AD, Phagdol T, Nayak BS, Nagaraja R, Dickson K, et al. Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Among Healthcare Workers in India: A Mixed-methods Systematic Review. Oman Medical Journal. 2023. doi:10.5001/omj.2023.111
IEEE
E. G. Mathias, A. D. S, T. Phagdol, B. S. Nayak, R. Nagaraja, K. Dickson, M. Bangpan, G. Lakshmanan, and P. D’Souza, "Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Among Healthcare Workers in India: A Mixed-methods Systematic Review," Oman Medical Journal, 2023, doi: 10.5001/omj.2023.111.