Table 1 Categories, subcategories, and codes extracted from data analysis
From: Protective reactions of ICU nurses providing care for patients with COVID-19: a qualitative study
| Unbalanced self-protective reactions | Selfish self-protective reactions | Only considering one’s own life |
|---|---|---|
| Taking other people’s PPE | ||
| Desire to avoid working with the patient | ||
| Eagerness to be in non- COVID-19 wards | ||
| COVID-19 obsession | Excessive fear of touching surfaces | |
| Suspecting everyone | ||
| Excessive self-examination | ||
| Obsessive behavior | ||
| COVID-19 indifference | Entering a careless status | |
| Fed-up with wearing PPE | ||
| Self-censoring | ||
| Responsible self-protective reactions | Moderating provision of services | Reducing duration of care |
| Limiting contact with the patient | ||
| Self-procurement of PPE | Purchasing PPE on the open market | |
| Demanding PPE from officials | ||
| Observing standard precautions | Observing the principles of personal protection and safety | |
| Being careful in providing care |