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Growth curve and growth mixture models identified latent classes of HCWs characterized by distinct trajectories of probable common mental disorders. Secondary outcomes included anxiety, depression, alcohol misuse, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Logistic regression examined associations between baseline personal and employment characteristics and class membership.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S0033291726104280_sec3\" sec-type=\"results\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The analytical sample included 22,764 participants. For each outcome, growth mixture models identified two latent classes. Approximately 31% of HCWs experienced persistently high symptoms of probable common mental disorders, while 69% experienced persistently low symptoms. Similar patterns were observed for secondary outcomes, with small subgroups demonstrating worsening symptoms followed by improvement. Logistic regression analyses showed that being female, younger, single, working as a nurse, or having a pre-existing mental health diagnosis increased the odds of belonging to a high symptom class. Perceived support from colleagues and managers was protective.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S0033291726104280_sec4\" sec-type=\"conclusions\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>While many HCWs reported consistently low mental health symptom levels, almost a third belonged to a latent class characterized by persistently high symptoms across all time points. These findings underscore the need for mental health support for vulnerable HCW groups, embedded within routine NHS practice rather than limited to crisis periods.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1017\/s0033291726104280","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,14]],"date-time":"2026-05-14T07:12:10Z","timestamp":1778742730000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/policypage","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["The longitudinal trajectories of mental health outcomes in healthcare workers in England during the COVID-19 pandemic"],"prefix":"10.1017","volume":"56","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-8654-353X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Chris","family":"Penfold","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Bristol Medical School, University of 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