This study investigated the prevalence of PTSD among Bangladeshi frontline healthcare workers during COVID-19, finding higher rates among doctors and those who had previously been infected with COVID-19. The study also found that job stressors like lack of benefits increased the risk of PTSD, highlighting the need for better support.
PTSD and associated job stressors among healthcare workers of in COVID-19 treatment units
Authors/Reserachers Involved in this Project:
Tariful Islam, K M Tanvir, Mehedi Hasan, Farzana Rahman, Samiha Nahar Tuli, Asma Akter, Khairul Islam, Ashikur Rahman, Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, Mohammad Lutfor Rahman, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
Project Details
Project Type: Completed Project
Start Date: January 2021
Expected End Date: March 2021
Site: Both Government and Non-Government Hralthcare Facilities having COVID-19 Isolation Units
Study Population: Healrhcare workers working in COVID-19 Isolation Unit