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Readiness of Healthcare Students to be on the Frontline against COVID-19: A Qualitative Study in Vietnam
Thi Thanh Huong Nguyen;
Phuong Anh Hoang;
Quang Duc Tran;
Do Thu Phuong Nguyen;
Ngoc Tran Tran;
Hoa Thi Truong;
Khanh Linh Bui;
Thi Hoa Huyen Nguyen
ABSTRACT
Background:
The voluntary involvement of healthcare students worldwide in the COVID-19 pandemic has been well acknowledged.
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to determine the readiness of Vietnamese healthcare students to provide frontline Covid-19 support.
Methods:
Qualitative research was undertaken with 20 healthcare students utilizing interview guidelines.
Results:
The key findings showed that willing attitudes, self-confidence, and perceived support were factors that engaged the students in this voluntary work.
Conclusions:
Healthcare students in Vietnam showed readiness to provide Covid-19 frontline support with willing attitudes, self-confidence, and perceived emotional support.