Highlights
A quarter of the surveyed HCWs met criteria for acute stress disorder.
More than half of respondents reported symptoms related to a poor general health.
Organizational issues and perceived risks seem to affect HCW emotional and general health.
Modifiable factors are critical in preparing HCWs for a future epidemiological crisis.
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