International Journal of Dentistry Research 2020; 5(3): 117-118 DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2020.5301
Nurses and Midwives: Unsung warriors in this pandemic
1. Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada-520004, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Received: 10th November, 2020 / Accepted: 17th December, 2020 / Published : 30th December, 2020
The Healthcare industry is one of the most hazardous and dangerous environment to work in. People working in the healthcare industry face all kinds of biological to chemical hazards exposure affecting both their mental health due to work-related stress and physical health such as musculoskeletal disorders. They are named as “Healthcare workers” who barely maintain their health. Healthcare workers are those whose prime job is to protect and improve the health of their communities who stand as a protective barrier, they remain as unsung warriors. Among these are Nurses and Midwives who stood as frontline workers in this ongoing COVID pandemic.
Pandemic, Healthcare workers, COVID- 19.
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