Psychological distress among South African healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

This study presents benchmarked data of HCWs from across South Africa. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of psychological distress as measured by the Kessler (K-10) psychological distress scale among HCWs in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic and to determine the factors associated with psychological distress among HCWs at a national level. We also make relevant recommendations to put in place measures for their psychological well-being.