Abstract
Introduction: The outbreak of COVID-19 and its declaration as a pandemic around the globe has increased the work load of health care professionals, thus generating high levels of psychological stress on them. Aim: The objective of this research was to analyse the psychological impact and many associated aspects among both healthcare and nonhealthcare working professionals in India during the emerging COVID-19 situation. Materials and Methods:The sample was composed of 220 health professionals. The data was gathered by a structured questionnaire that was sent via email to a target population of 220 people. The questionnaire was completed in an anonymous manner and the survey ndings were later utilized to form an Excel data table to assess anxiety, stress and depression and other additional descriptive variables that could be related to psychological status. Results: The results show that the COVID-19 pandemic has generated increased symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia among clinical department health workers as compared to those of administrative departments. Also, anxiety contributed to the maximum percentage among all psychological parameters (anxiety, depression, insomnia). Conclusion: Professionals in the front line have shown a signicant psychological impact arising from this crisis.
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