The COVID-19 pandemic is posing constant challenges in healthcare across the world. This article focuses on the psychological issues faced by frontline healthcare personnel combating COVID-19. COVID-19 has brought universal psychological concerns after causing mass panic due to its virulent nature. ‘Coronaphobia’ has badly affected the psychological status of people across our society. Moreover, the increasing fatality rate has created an extra burden on the healthcare system, especially the frontline warriors. Health care workers (HCWs) are also particularly vulnerable to mental stress due to burnout.
Following are some of the factors contributing to the burnout: Long working hours or increasing work demands. Fear of the risk of infection to self and family. Concerns about personal protection materials. Separation from family to avoid risks. Pre-existing mental health issues. Lack of…
