Reflections of public healthcare nurses during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves and continues to create challenges for healthcare service delivery, it is essential that nurses are supported in ways that avoid burnout and empower them to meet the needs of their patients.

Findings from qualitative interviews conducted by the HEY BABY study with healthcare nurses in South Africa during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Co-authored by researchers who are part of the HEY BABY study team: Jane Kelly, Charné Dee Glinski, Chrisina Laurenzi, Hlokoma Mangqalaza, Elona Toska, Lesley Gittings, Nontokozo Langwenya, Lulama Sidloyi, Amanda Mbiko, Babalwa Taleni, Bongiwe Saliwe