COVID-19 pandemic drove violence, moral suffering for nurses in Latin America
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 21-Oct-2026 11:16 ET (21-Oct-2026 15:16 GMT/UTC)
The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for health professionals around the world. A new study published in the journal Nursing Inquiry describes violence that nurses and midwives in Latin America endured—not only physical aggression, but also ethical and emotional harm.
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