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Moderate-severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms were found in 45.1% (95% CI 40.1\u201350.1%) of all participants; significantly fewer doctors reported moderate-severe PTSD symptoms (26%; 95% CI 22\u201336%). A World Health Organisation-5 Wellbeing Index (WHO-5) score\u2009\u2264\u200932, indicating low mood, was reported by 52% (95% CI 47\u201357%) of participants; significantly fewer doctors reported low mood (46%; 95% CI 39\u201353%). One-week suicidal ideation and planning were reported respectively by 13% (95% CI 10\u201316%) and 5% (95% CI 3\u20137%) of participants with no between-group differences. Doctors reported significantly less moral injury than other groups. There were no significant between-group differences regarding coping styles. Work ability was insufficient in 39% (95% CI 34\u201344%) of staff; no between-group differences.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Dublin hospital workers reported high levels of PTSD symptoms, mood disturbance, and moral injury during the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerning levels of suicidal ideation and planning existed in this cohort. 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