The Lived Experiences of Frontline Nurses Who Contracted COVID‐19: Does Gender Matter? | Synapse
March 13, 2026
The Lived Experiences of Frontline Nurses Who Contracted COVID‐19: Does Gender Matter?
Key Points
The aim is to explore how gender affects the experiences of frontline nurses who contracted COVID-19.
Qualitative interviews with frontline nurses who contracted COVID-19
Analysis of lived experiences based on gender differences
Evaluation of support systems in place for affected nurses
Gender influences perceptions of support received during illness
Women reported higher levels of emotional distress compared to men
Policymakers should enhance support tailored to gender-specific needs
Abstract
Policymakers should recognise changes that may affect nurses due to illness and provide adequate psychological counselling and physical support to help them overcome these challenging experiences.