The global prevalence of depression and anxiety among doctors during the covid-19 pandemic: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This review provides an estimate of the global prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms among doctors, based on analysis of evidence from the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted to identify suitable studies. Final searches were conducted on 3rd March 2021. Papers were initially screened by title and abstract, based on pre-agreed inclusion criteria, followed by full-text review of eligible studies. Risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Checklist for Prevalence Studies. Data from studies rated as low or medium risk of bias were pooled using a random-effects meta-analysis. Sensitivity and subgroup analyses were conducted to explore heterogeneity.

Results

Fifty-five studies were included after full-tex

SUBMITTER: Johns G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8596335 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature