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Additionally, this study sought to identify demographic, work-related, and health-related factors associated with these psychological symptoms.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>MATERIALS AND METHODS:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A cross-sectional survey involving 992 HCPs across various healthcare institutions in the UAE was conducted. Participants were administered standardized assessment tools, including the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression, the GAD-7) for GAD, and the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) for PTSD. Independent\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">t<\/jats:italic>\n                      -tests and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were employed to assess the prevalence and associated factors.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>RESULTS:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The findings revealed that approximately 19% of the participants exhibited significant symptoms of major depression (PHQ-9 \u226510), while 57.1% reported no significant anxiety symptoms, and 54.4% displayed minimal or no significant PTSD symptoms. Participants with COVID-19, family infections, and work overload showed higher depression, GAD, and PTSD symptoms. Married in-hospital workers significantly differed from single prehospital workers in psychological symptoms. Occupation, level of education, working department, and age significantly influenced the perceived severity of depression, GAD, and PTSD symptoms. Specifically, the ANOVA test revealed significant differences in depression (F = 3.01,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.05), GAD (F = 11.4,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001), and PTSD symptoms (F = 3.6,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.05) based on occupation. Nurses had higher depression (5.8 \u00b1 7.4) and GAD (7.4 \u00b1 6.6) scores, while physicians had elevated PTSD symptoms (22.4 \u00b1 21.0). Participants with a bachelor\u2019s degree had significantly higher depression (7.0 \u00b1 8.4), GAD (7.2 \u00b1 7.4), and PTSD symptoms (22.9 \u00b1 24.6) than those with diplomas or postgraduate degrees. In the intensive care unit (ICU), higher levels of depression (9.3 \u00b1 9.1), GAD (7.6 \u00b1 7.5), and PTSD symptoms (24.7 \u00b1 25.4) were reported. Participants at the screening center had higher depression (5.4 \u00b1 4.7) and PTSD symptoms (15.2 \u00b1 16.8) than those in other prehospital departments. However, participants in PHCs reported higher levels of GAD symptoms (5.8 \u00b1 7.1) compared to those at screening centers, and EMTs. Concerning age groups, participants between 50 and 60 years old experienced more depressive symptoms (8.3 \u00b1 6.7), while those aged 40-49 reported higher GAD (8.5 \u00b1 7.3) and PTSD symptoms (27.0 \u00b1 19.0).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>CONCLUSION:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study underscores the importance of proactive mental health support and tailored interventions for HCPs. It highlights the need for workload management and work-life balance, as well as personalized support for those directly affected by COVID-19. Moreover, it emphasizes the significance of pandemic preparedness and comprehensive training for HCPs. The study findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the diverse factors influencing the psychological well-being of HCPs during public health crises.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.4103\/jehp.jehp_1734_23","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,9,28]],"date-time":"2024-09-28T11:00:18Z","timestamp":1727521218000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":6,"title":["The psychological impact of COVID-19 on front-line healthcare providers in the United Arab Emirates: A cross-sectional study"],"prefix":"10.4103","volume":"13","author":[{"given":"Mohannad","family":"AlJaberi","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Nursing Department, Fatima College of Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Rami A.","family":"Elshatarat","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, 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