Prevalence of anxiety, depression and stress symptoms among doctors in COVID-19 treatment units: a cross-sectional study in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
This study revealed that nearly half of doctors working in hospitals with COVID-19 treatment units experienced symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress, which may have a negative impact on healthcare service delivery, particularly during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authors
- Dileepa Senajith Ediriweera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5679-2893)
- Amila Isuru
- Gamunu Rambukwella
Institutions
- University of Kelaniya (LK)
- Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (LK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2026-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-100281
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00