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The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health problem, which has serious consequences for health professionals, especially for those who work in direct care, such as nurses. The repercussions can be observed not only in physical health, but also in mental health, such as the emergence of mental disorders. Therefore, the present study aimed to reflect on the prevalence and worsening of anxiety disorders in health professionals in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. To do so, a integrative review of the literature was performed, searching in the databases of PubMed, Medline and Lilacs, through DeCS/MeSH descriptors and application of inclusion and exclusion criteria. From the analysis and interpretation of the data, it was concluded that the prevalence of anxiety disorders increased during the pandemic, mainly among women, as they accumulate responsibilities in the workplace and in the domestic environment. Greater mental overload was observed among workers who performed activities in places unsuitable for dealing with the pandemic state. Significantly higher self-reported symptoms of anxiety and depression were observed among those professionals who reported concern about the pandemic. In addition, this problem was common among professionals who were on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19, that is, in direct contact with people with the virus, which caused fear of contamination and death. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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