The impact of traumatic experiences, coping mechanisms, and workplace benefits on the mental health of U.S. public health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Purpose: To evaluate the association between risk factors, mitigating factors, and adverse mental health outcomes among United States public health workers.

Methods: Cross-sectional online survey data were collected March to April 2021. The survey was distributed to public health workers who worked in a state, tribal, local, or territorial public health department since March 2020.