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World J Clin Cases. Sep 26, 2022; 10(27): 9964-9966
Published online Sep 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i27.9964
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers’ families
Mariana Helou, Nour El Osta, Rola Husni
Mariana Helou, Department of Emergency Medicine, Lebanese American University school of Medicine, Beirut, Lebanon
Mariana Helou, Nour El Osta, Rola Husni, Lebanese American University- Rizk Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
Nour El Osta, Department of Emergency, Lebanese American University School of Medicine, Beirut, Lebanon
Rola Husni, Department of Infectious Diseases, Lebanese American University School of Medicine, Beirut, Lebanon
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Corresponding author: Mariana Helou, MD, MSc, Assistant Professor, Chief Doctor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Lebanese American University school of Medicine, Beirut, Lebanon. mariana.helou@lau.edu.lb
Received: July 9, 2022
Peer-review started: July 9, 2022
First decision: August 1, 2022
Revised: August 3, 2022
Accepted: August 15, 2022
Article in press: August 15, 2022
Published online: September 26, 2022
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Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic had a significant effect on the mental health, social lives, and family relationships of healthcare workers. During the pandemic, these workers had to prioritize their work over parenting, spending time with their kids or partners, planning weddings, and childbearing plans. Therefore, special recognition should be given to the families of these employees.

Keywords: Healthcare; COVID-19; Relationship; Pandemic; Emergency; Mental health

Core Tip: Coronavirus disease 2019 effect on relationships between healthcare workers and their families is of major importance and still not adequately discussed.