Exploring primary healthcare practitioners' experiences regarding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Gugu Gladness Mchunu Orlando O Harris Celenkosini Thembelenkosini Nxumalo

Published in: Primary health care research & development (2022)

The findings of this study suggest that primary healthcare practitioners' experiences around COVID-19 are attributed to the catastrophic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic with the multitude of psychosocial consequences forming the essence of these experiences. Ensuring availability of reliable sources of information regarding the pandemic as well as psychosocial support could be valuable in helping healthcare workers cope with living and working during the pandemic.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
south africa
mental health
healthcare
sars cov
hiv positive
primary care
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
health information
drinking water
men who have sex with men
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv infected