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VOLUME: 36 | ISSUE: 2S | Jun 24, 2020 | PAGE: (47 - 50) | DOI: 10.24911/BioMedica//BioMedica/5-385

A Healer's Uncertain State of Mind in COVID-19 Pandemic


Authors: Zeenaf Aslam , Mansoor Ghani , Samina Kauser


Authors

Zeenaf Aslam

Institute of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Lahore – Pakistan.

Mansoor Ghani

Institute of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Lahore – Pakistan.

Samina Kauser

Institute of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Lahore – Pakistan.

Publication History

Received: May 12, 2020

Revised: May 19, 2020

Accepted: June 19, 2020

Published: June 24, 2020


Abstract


Current plight of COVID-19 in developing countries entails uncertain prognosis, impending severe shortages of resources for testing and treatment and inadequate safety measure for health care providers. The imposition of unfamiliar public health measures that may infringe on personal freedoms, large and growing financial losses, and conflicting messages from authorities are among the other major stressors that undoubtedly will contribute to widespread emotional distress and increased risk for mental fatigue associated with COVID-19.


Keywords: Healer, COVID-19, Pandemic, Fear, Emotional distress.