PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:~I. To assess psychosocial and stress-related outcomes in employees at MD Anderson Cancer Center during and post the COVID-19 pandemic.~SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:~I. To identify demographic and occupational factors associated with COVID-19 related psychosocial and stress outcomes.~OUTLINE:~Participants complete 2 online questionnaires over 10 minutes each at baseline and at 3 months after the pandemic ends.
This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychosocial health of employees of MD Anderson Cancer Center. Epidemics have been shown to promote psychological stress among medical staff in high risk areas, which may lead to mental health problems. Assessing how the pandemic is affecting employees may allow for more comprehensive actions to be taken to protect the mental health of employees.