The caregiving work experience of healthcare workers in Chile during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on mental health: A qualitative study based on the international initiative HEROES

Estudio cualitativo

Published on 30 de agosto de 2024 | http://doi.org/10.5867/medwave.2024.07.2952

The caregiving work experience of healthcare workers in Chile during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on mental health: A qualitative study based on the international initiative HEROES

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Main socio-demographic characteristics of interviewees.

Characteristic	Measurement/Category	Value
Average age (mínimum-maximum)	Years	37.53 (22 - 65)
Gender	Female	21
Gender	Male	14
Type of service	Hospital	20
	PHC	13
	HS	2
Region	Metropolitan	20
Region	Other	15
Profession	Physician	7
	Kinesiologist (physiotherapist)	5
	Psychologist	4
	Nurse	5
	SNT	10
	Administrative staff	1
	Nutritionist	1
	Dentist	2
Total		35

HS, healthcare service (hospitals).PHC, primary health care. SNT, senior nursing technician.

Data obtained in Chile between 2022 and 2023 (n = 35).

Prepared by the authors based on the study results.