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KMID : 1148320230080020095
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Journal of Korean Association for Qualitative Research
2023 Volume.8 No. 2 p.95 ~ p.106
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Nurses' Experiences of Prolonged Mask Wearing in the Context of COVID-19
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Kim Yun-Hyung
Kim Ji-Hye
Joo Yeon-Sook
Kim Jeong-Hye
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purposes of this study was to identify the nurses' experiences of prolonged mask wearing in the context of COVID-19.
Methods: This study was a qualitative study that used the content analysis method. Data were collected using focus group interviews with 18 nurses at a tertiary general hospital from April 13 to 27, 2023.
Results: Five themes and 15 sub-themes emerged through qualitative content analysis. The themes included: “Mandatory or optional experience of wearing a mask unrelated to COVID-19”, “Mandatory KF94 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic”, “Multifaceted changes in life due to mandatory mask wearing”, “Unexpected benefits of wearing a mask”, “Difficulties with wearing masks continue even after the COVID-19 pandemic”.
Conclusion: This study confirmed the discomfort and difficulties of prolonged mask wearing among nurses in the context of COVID-19. Our findings suggest that there is a need for organizational and national support for nurses who are required to continue wearing masks after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, Masks, Nurses, Qualitative research
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