The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Japanese companion animal clinics

[摘要] =13) was 11.1% (95% confidence interval: 6.3–18.6%). Multivariable negative binomial regression found four risk factors for psychological distress: veterinary nurse (P=0.016 with veterinarians and P<0.01 with other staff), female (P=0.004), fear of infection at work (P<0.001), and stress by refraining from going out (P<0.001). Directors of clinics are recommended to take care of female veterinary nurses for distress.

[学科分类] 兽医学

[关键词] companion animal clinic;coronavirus disease 2019;hygiene management;mental health;veterinary nurse