Sustaining Health Promotion and Education to Build Resilient Communities: Lessons from Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nurses displayed extraordinary resilience and determination, yet faced enormous challenges, including PPE shortages, stigmatization from within their own communities and organizations, and a lack of welfare support. The findings from this analysis are intended to support national and global efforts in pandemic preparedness and healthcare worker assistance, highlighting the essential role nurses play in creating more resilient health systems for future crises.
Authors
- Merri Iddrisu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6304-0809)
- Lydia Aziato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7813-5525)
- Lilian Akorfa Ohene
Institutions
- University of Ghana (GH)
- University of Health and Allied Sciences (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Published
- 2026-03-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23030366
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00