Elevated depressive symptoms among newer and younger healthcare workers in Japan during the COVID‐19 pandemic

• Main Authors: Narimasa Katsuta (Author), Kanami Ito (Author), Hiroshi Fukuda (Author), Kuniaki Seyama (Author), Satoshi Hori (Author), Yuka Shida (Author), Rie Nagura (Author), Shuko Nojiri (Author), Hiroyuki Sato (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Aim Depression is a frequent outcome of long‐term stress, but no studies have examined depression rates among Japanese healthcare workers fighting the COVID‐19 pandemic. Therefore, we conducted a web‐based interview of hospital employees to assess depression prevalence and factors. Methods...