Enfoque comunitario de educación de enfermería para la prevención de la covid-19.

Abstract

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic had a global impact, resulting in thousands of deaths and a worldwide economic crisis. This disease primarily affected the respiratory system and caused problems such as shortages of medical equipment and medications in hospitals, as well as delays in the arrival of vaccines in Ecuador. This situation led to social and economic consequences that affected a large part of the population. The research aimed to analyze the knowledge and skills of nursing students to adequately perform care roles in the face of COVID-19. The study was conducted with 12 on-campus nursing students from a private university in Loja. The research employed a qualitative approach and used the hermeneutic circle as an interpretation technique. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, and theoretical saturation was reached with all 12 participants. As a result, four categories emerged: related to COVID-19, the situation in Ecuador, prevention strategies, and the role of community nursing, concluding that students developed skills to provide humanistic and effective care.