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Nurses and other HCWs were significantly more likely to report depressive symptoms compared to physicians (F(2, 159.47)=15.89, 95% CI \u20135.05 to \u20132.04). Younger age groups of HCWs (\u226430 years) were more prone to report likely stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms compared to HCWs 41-50 and &gt;50 years old (odds ratio [OR] 1.82-3.03). Similarly, females and those who reported a lack of social support (separated\/divorced and single) among HCWs had a higher likelihood to report likely stress and depressive symptoms, respectively (OR 1.8 and 1.6, respectively).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This cross-sectional study explored a high level of mental health burdens during the COVID-19 pandemic among HCWs in Alberta. 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