Perception and Preparedness of Nurses of Yemen amid COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Survey

Abstract

Nurses are at the frontline defense of health workers against the Covid-19 pandemic. The study explores the perception and preparedness of nurses in Yemen during Covid-19. A qualitative study was carried out among 14 nurses who were active during COVID-19 pandemic in the three main provinces in Yemen ( Sana’a, Taiz, and Ibb ) . The COVID-19 pandemic caused more stress and low self-esteem to the nurses.   The respondents were well aware of the COVID-19.  Although they had inadequate health supplies, they demonstrated resilience and adaptability to overcome the resources shortage and kept complying with the guidelines laid forward by WHO. The study recommends to improve the healthcare support system in healthcare settings to tackle such  pandemic.