Psychological distress among healthcare workers in Kabul following the 2021 transition
One in four HCWs reported psychological distress, with stress-induced reactivity being the most common symptom. Female gender and pessimism about the future were key associated factors of elevated distress. The findings highlight the critical need for long-term mental health support programs specifically designed for HCWs, broader support within the health system, and continued research into how HCWs cope and build resilience.
Authors
- Sayed Murtaza Sadat Hofiani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4908-3495)
- Narges Neyazi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8900-1648)
- Ali Mirzazadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8865-3038)
- Said Iftekhar Sadaat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8936-1720)
- Shoaib Naeemi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8094-601X)
- Ahmad Komail Frogh
- Said Mohammad Rahim Niazy
Institutions
- University of California, San Francisco (US)
- Kabul University of Medical Sciences Abu Ali Ibn Sina (AF)
- Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (JO)
- Global Brain Health Institute (US)
- Action Contre la Faim (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Conflict and Health
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-025-00702-z
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- University of California, San Francisco
- National Institute of Mental Health