Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Apr 2023
Multicenter StudyMental Health and Emotional Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemics: Prevalence and Extent in PICU Staff.
To assess the prevalence of burnout, anxiety and depression symptoms, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in PICU workers in Brazil during the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. To compare the results of subgroups stratified by age, gender, professional category, health system, and previous mental health disorders. ⋯ The prevalence of mental health disorders in Brazilian PICU workers during the first 2020 peak of COVID-19 was as high as those described in adult ICU workers. Some subgroups, particularly those reporting previous mental disorders and younger professionals, should receive special attention to prevent future crises.