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Table 2 summary of qualitative results

From: Exploring health workers’ experiences of mental health challenges during care of patients with COVID-19 in Uganda: a qualitative study

Global theme

Codes

Types and sources of mental health disorders

Types:

Depression

Anxiety

Posttraumatic disorders

Causes:

Long working hours

Lack of proper equipment

Lack of sleep

Exhaustion

Coping strategies

Family networks

Community networks

Help from family

Responsibility to society

Assistance from community members

Availability of assistance from strangers

Symbiotic nature of assistance in community

Increased rates of domestic violence