Long-term mental health impact of COVID-19 on primary care health workers in northern Spain: Results from a two-phase longitudinal study.

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of the general population, and in particular of health professionals. Primary care personnel are at greater risk due to being highly exposed to the disease and working regularly in direct contact with patients suffering COVID-19. However, there is not sufficient evidence on the long-term psychological impact these professionals may suffer.