Journal of Depression and Anxiety
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Harvard University, USA

Biography

Sara Suran is working as professor in Social Studies Program, Harvard University, USA.. Research experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of Global Health, Health Services, Medical Sciences.

Publications

• Research   
  Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Workers in the USA: A Cross-Sectional Web-Based Survey
  Author(s): Akshar Aiyer*, Salim Surani, Iqbal Ratnani and Sara Surani
  
  The COVID-19 crisis has become the largest crisis in modern times and particularly impacted healthcare workers (HCW) leading to extreme stress due to risk of exposure and health concerns. A web-based survey was conducted using two instruments – the Perceived Stress Scale-4 (PSS-4) and the Patient Health Questionnaire for Depression and Anxiety-4 (PHQ-4). The survey was administered in the months of March to June during the COVID-19 pandemic to both doctors (MD) and nurses (RN). A total of 569 HCWs completed the questionnaire (50% RNs and 30% MDs). About 42% HCWs screened positive for a mood disorder depression/anxiety based on PHQ-4 of >4, and 49% respondents had an elevated stress level (PSS-4 of >8). A significant gender influence was seen; 69% of HCWs in the high-stress group were female, as compared to 29% males. Gender influence in both PSS-4 and .. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-1044.20.9.373

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