Objectives: This study was conducted to examine the experiences and perceived challenges of nurses who are also mothers having a child during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Methods: A descriptive phenomenological design. The study was conducted with 18 nurse mothers working at COVID-19 clinics in Turkey.
Results: Nurse mothers missed their children and are worried about infecting their children. Based on content analysis, the themes of the study were determined as follows: (1) Nursing Care Process, (2) Disruption of Family Processes, (3) Nurse Mother's Perspective: Being a Child in a Pandemic, and (4) Coping with Challenges-"Searching for a solution."
Conclusions: Necessary conditions should be provided for nurses with children or family members in need of care and protocols should be made with relevant institutions.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10252165 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10995-023-03734-0 | DOI Listing |
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