Table 1 Categories, subcategories, and codes extracted from data analysis
From: Protective reactions of ICU nurses providing care for patients with COVID-19: a qualitative study
Unbalanced self-protective reactions | Selfish self-protective reactions | Only considering one’s own life |
|---|---|---|
Taking other people’s PPE | ||
Desire to avoid working with the patient | ||
Eagerness to be in non- COVID-19 wards | ||
COVID-19 obsession | Excessive fear of touching surfaces | |
Suspecting everyone | ||
Excessive self-examination | ||
Obsessive behavior | ||
COVID-19 indifference | Entering a careless status | |
Fed-up with wearing PPE | ||
Self-censoring | ||
Responsible self-protective reactions | Moderating provision of services | Reducing duration of care |
Limiting contact with the patient | ||
Self-procurement of PPE | Purchasing PPE on the open market | |
Demanding PPE from officials | ||
Observing standard precautions | Observing the principles of personal protection and safety | |
Being careful in providing care |