COVID-19 pandemic drove violence and moral suffering for nurses in Latin America

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A new study highlights the violence and moral suffering experienced by nurses and midwives in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report details not only physical attacks but also ethical and emotional harm endured by healthcare professionals amid unprecedented challenges.

The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for health professionals around the world. A new study published in the journal Nursing Inquiry describes violence that nurses and midwives in Latin America endured—not only physical aggression, but also ethical and emotional harm.