Three in five nurses who participated in a national survey reported that they were concerned about passing Covid-19 infections to their family members.SA's front-line nurses are suffering psychological distress and a lack of confidence in their knowledge about Covid-19, and are worried about infecting their families.
“Health-care workers have been at the forefront of fighting the pandemic, and are at high risk of contracting the coronavirus. The survey looked at issues pertaining to Covid-19, including levels of knowledge, awareness, the use of personal protective equipment , risk, concerns, health and psychosocial wellbeing.
Three-quarters of the health professionals surveyed felt their occupation placed them at higher risk of contracting Covid-19.
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