*3.3. Determinants of Psychopathological Outcomes in Medical and Non-Medical Professionals*

The results of the linear regression analysis testing for the factors related to the GHQ-28 total scores in the medical and non-medical professionals are shown in Table 4. Male sex, older age and appropriate protection against infection were associated with significantly lower GHQ-28 total scores in medical professionals. In turn, fear for the health of loved ones was associated with significantly higher GHQ-28 total scores in this group of participants. Among both groups, major changes in private life, fear for personal health, following media reports, frustration, loneliness, anger and increased use of alcohol and nicotine were also significantly associated with higher GHQ-28 total scores. In non-medical professionals, contact with a COVID-19 patient without personal protection equipment was correlated with significantly higher GHQ-28 total scores. Male sex was associated with significantly lower GHQ-28 total scores in participants involved in non-medical professions.

**Table 4.** Factors related to the GHQ-28 total scores in medical and non-medical professionals (results of linear regression analysis).


SARS-CoV-2, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
