Frontline Guardians: The Critical Role of Public Health Nurses and Midwives in Navigating the COVID-19
Objectives: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. In the WHO South-East Asia Region, public health nurses and midwives have played crucial roles in providing services, managing outbreaks, and caring for affected populations. Understanding their roles during this crisis is essential for maximizing their contributions and shaping future regional public health strategies. This study highlights healthcare professionals’ contributions, challenges, and evolving responsibilities in managing the pandemic.
Authors
- Herni Susanti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6033-741X)
- Tuti Herawati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7025-6429)
- Suryane Sulistiana Susanti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1335-8912)
- Nani Nurhaeni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4880-7439)
- Achir Yani
- Rona Cahyantari Merduaty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8450-8527)
- İ̇smail Sarı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7737-4180)
- Yudi Ariesta Chandra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2503-7972)
- Sonoe Mashino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4726-8202)
- Andari Perwira Putri
- Ai TANIMIZU
Institutions
- University of Hyogo (JP)
- University of Indonesia (ID)
- World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia (IN)
- Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Nasional Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo (ID)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Emergency and Disaster Nursing
- Published
- 2025-03-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.24298/hedn.2024-abst25
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00