Abstract: The emergences of different COVID19 variants createan additional stressors to all healthcare practitioners. The mental health issues like anxiety and depressions are the top cause of disability affecting the healthcare workers' productivity. This result to increase working duties and the decision making difficulties in prioritizing patient care affecting psychological health. The objectives of this study were to determine the psychological status of the healthcare practitioners who are working in the COVID19 section of the hospitals in Riyadh. A cross-sectional design was used in the study. 273 healthcare professionals was selected by purposive sampling technique. The level of anxiety.....
Keywords: Anxiety, Depression, Practitioners, Psychological status
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