Abstract:

Objective: This study's objective was to examine the opinions and concerns expressed by nurses on social media platforms to gain a better understanding and illustrate the 2-year pandemic era. Methods: In this study, tweets posted by nurses between 11 March 2020 and 11 March 2022 were retrieved using Mozdeh software. The data were analysed by content analysis method and the experiences of nurses during the pandemic period were examined. MAXQDA 2022 software was used for data analysis. Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research were followed. Results: After analyzing tweets from Turkish nurses over a 2-year period, three themes emerged: (i) health issues (psychological and physiological effects), (ii) working conditions and challenges (staff and equipment shortages, personal rights and financial problems, violence, and administrative discrimination), and (iii) social life (family life, vaccination and adherence to precautionary measures, and social exclusion). Conclusion: The content of the tweets highlights the key issues faced by nurses and emphasizes the need for policymakers and authorities to take necessary precautions to address future pandemics.

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