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Anxiety Symptomatology and Patterns of Coping amongst Medical Doctors and Nurses in Nigeria during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey

  • Seb-Akahomen Omonefe J
  • Okogbenin Esther O
  • Obagaye Olukunle M
  • et al.
International Journal of Depression and Anxiety (2021) 4(2)
DOI: 10.23937/2643-4059/1710028
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Abstract

The unprecedented global crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a cascade of overwhelming pressure on the healthcare system. Frontline healthcare professionals (HCPs), especially doctors and nurses were confronted with an increased risk of mental disorders, most commonly identified are anxiety disorders. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anxiety symptomatology amongst doctors and nurses in Nigeria and the effects of the coping pattern of participants on the symptoms of anxiety.

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Seb-Akahomen Omonefe, J., Okogbenin Esther, O., Obagaye Olukunle, M., Erohubie Paul, O., & Aweh Benjamin, E. (2021). Anxiety Symptomatology and Patterns of Coping amongst Medical Doctors and Nurses in Nigeria during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey. International Journal of Depression and Anxiety, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.23937/2643-4059/1710028

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