Table 3.
Common themes of challenges as reported by nurse managers (N = 214)
| Studied variables | No. | % |
|---|---|---|
| Taking hard decisions | 29 | 13.5 |
| Lack of training | 1 | 0.46 |
| Community image | 18 | 8.4 |
| Lack of monetary rewards | 1 | 0.46 |
| Family factors | 10 | 4.6 |
| Uncomfortable atmosphere | 6 | 2. 8 |
| Keeping staff moral | 4 | 1. 8 |
| Rumors | 4 | 1. 8 |
| Keeping staff moral | 11 | 5.1 |
| Solving too many problems at one time | 2 | 0.93 |
| Chaos | 1 | 0.46 |
| Violence against health care workers | 1 | 0.46 |
| Lack of support | 1 | 0.46 |
| Poor disaster management | 1 | 0.46 |
| Community image + family factors | 1 | 0.46 |
| Lack of community awareness | 1 | 0.46 |
| Communication problems | 3 | 1.4 |
| Lack of qualified staff to work with COVID‐19 patients | 1 | 0.46 |
Abbreviation: COVID‐19, coronavirus disease, 2019.