Journal of medical Internet research
Exploring Social Media Use and Anxiety Symptoms in Health Care Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Secondary Data Analysis
By Powell M, Choi K, Buhr RG and 1 others.
Abstract
Background
Health care workers (HCWs) experienced significant mental health challenges, particularly anxiety, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although social media became a primary source of information and connection, it was also a potential source of stress. The influence of social media on HCWs' anxiety is not well understood.
Objective
This study examined associations between social media use and anxiety symptoms among HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic.