Sex differences in psychological impact on healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
This study reveals a significant sex disparity in psychological outcomes, particularly in perceived stress and anxiety, with female HCWs experiencing a greater burden than males during the COVID-19 pandemic. Supportive interventions targeting the mental health of healthcare workers are therefore necessary.
Authors
- Karimollah Hajian‐Tilaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6830-1916)
- Maryam Nikpour
- Erfaneh Hajian‐Tilaki
Institutions
- Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Babol University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Discover Mental Health
- Published
- 2025-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-025-00305-3
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.61
Funders
- National Institute for Medical Research Development