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Physical and Stressful Psychological Impacts of COVID-19 on Healthcare Workers Due to Prolonged Personal Protective Equipment Use: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

2023-01-27

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Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) caring for COVID-19 inflicted patients are exposed to stressful and traumatic events with potential for severe and sustained adverse mental and physical health consequences. Our aim was to assess the magnitude of physical and mental health outcomes due to the prolonged use of personal protective equipment (PPE) among HCWs treating COVID-19 patients. <br><br>Methods: This cross...

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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4339360

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