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Introduction: COVID-19 is unprecedented, especially for parents with children aged 2-12 years old who are prone to infection due to their activities. The psychological condition of parents will be affected as they are worried about their children being infected with COVID-19. Methods: This study aims to identify and analyse the psychological aspects of parents who are caring for children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: The results showed that as many as 236 parents (80.9%) showed an emotional anxiety response. The social reaction to the COVID-19 situation was more likely to be a positive response (73.8%) rather than a negative response. Conclusion: The reactions that occur in parents who have pre-school and school-aged children regarding the COVID-19 were anxiety and worry. Reactions arise due to the information obtained being less verifiable, namely social media. © 2021, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga. All rights reserved.
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Introduction: Humanity is increasingly faced with the constant threat of natural and man-made disasters. Nurses need to have preparedness because they are at the forefront of disaster management. However, few studies have explored the perception of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. This study explored nurses' perceptions in caring for patients with COVID-19. Methods: The study used a qualitative approach at two referral hospitals for COVID-19 in East Java, Indonesia, from June 10 to 30, 2021. Twenty-five nurses who worked closely with COVID-19 patients were recruited through convenience sampling. They underwent a face-to-face interview, through an online platform, using semi-structured interview. The data were analyzed thematically. The NVivo version 12 was used to organize data to improve analysis. Results: Three main themes emerged from the analysis including 1) lack of preparation in facing a pandemic situation, 2) ready to face all the tremendous challenges-fighting with nurse duties, and 3) working together as a transdisciplinary team. Conclusion: The study showed that during caring for patients with COVID-19, nurses perceived the lack of PPE, unstable working emotions, burning shift schedule, and working collaboration. Enhancing the role of nurses to deal with any pandemic or microbiological attack needs to be highlighted. © 2022 UPM Press. All rights reserved.