Determinants of the mental health condition of healthcare workers during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey.

Aim: Current study aimed to determine the stressors experienced by healthcare workers during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey.

Subject And Msethods: A cross-sectional design was utilized, and an online survey was conducted in early April 2020 among 2506 healthcare workers, using snowball sampling. A questionnaire highlighting the elements pertinent to the COVID-19 outbreak and General Health Questionnaire were used to collect data.

Determinants of Mental Disorders in Syrian Refugees in Turkey Versus Internally Displaced Persons in Syria.

Objectives: To compare frequencies of some mental health disorders between Syrian refugees living in Turkey and internally displaced persons in Syria, and to identify factors associated with posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder.

Methods: We carried out a field survey in May 2017 among 540 internally displaced persons in Syria and refugees in Turkey.

Results: The study revealed that mental disorders were highly prevalent in both populations.