Perceptions and experiences of healthcare providers during COVID-19 pandemic in Karachi, Pakistan: an exploratory qualitative study.

Anam Shahil FerozNousheen Akber PradhanZarak Hussain AhmedMashal Murad ShahNargis AsadSarah SaleemSameen Siddiqi

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

This study provides an initial evidence base of healthcare providers' experiences of managing patients with COVID-19 in the early stage of the pandemic and highlights measures needed to address the encountered challenges. It offers lessons for hospitals in low-income and middle-income countries to ensure a safe working environment for front-line workers in their fight against COVID-19.

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