Effectiveness Of Mental Health Promotion Program for Health Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review
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Introduction: Stress and anxiety have increased significantly among healthcare workers throughout the world as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the recent worldwide spread of the COVID-19 virus, this systematic article analyses the efficacy of programmes designed to improve healthcare workers’ mental health. Methods: A comprehensive search of electronic databases was conducted using specific keywords to identify relevant studies. The data was extracted and analysed to determine the findings. Results: This systematic review included studies with sample sizes ranging from a few to hundreds of participants. The interventions used in the studies included mindfulness-based interventions, online-based interventions, and self-help psychological interventions. The findings showed that mental health promotion programmes effectively improved healthcare workers’ mental health during the pandemic. The programs significantly reduced stress, anxiety, and depression among healthcare workers. Furthermore, online and mindfulness-based therapies were particularly effective in promoting mental well-being. Conclusion: The findings of this systematic review suggest that mental health promotion programmes may efficiently assist healthcare workers’ mental health during challenging times. These programs can help healthcare workers manage stress and anxiety and improve their mental well-being.
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