Influencing Factors Associated With Mental Health Outcomes Among Dental Medical Staff in Emergency Exposed to Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Multicenter Cross-sectional Study in China

Published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, this study investigates the prevalence and influencing factors of anxiety, depression, perceived stress, and acute stress disorder among dental medical staff in emergency situations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers found that the prevalence of depression, anxiety, perceived pressure, and acute stress disorder among the frontline dental medical staff were 46.4%, 36.3%, 65.2%, and 1.1%, respectively. Individuals with a past medical history reported experiencing more anxiety, depression, and perceived stress than those without. Furthermore, individuals with lower levels of education showed higher levels of anxiety.