COVID-19 and post-traumatic stress disorder among nurses: a descriptive cross-sectional study in a COVID hospital.

Background: In March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic. Healthcare professionals directly involved in diagnosing, treating and caring for patients with COVID-19 are at risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Objective: This study investigated the prevalence of PTSD among nurses working in a COVID hospital and evaluated associated factors.