THE PREVALENCE OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTION AMONG WOMEN  EMPLOYED IN THE MEDICAL FIELD

RUSUDAN JAVAKHADZE; NANA KHATIASHVILI; KHATUNA CHIGOGIDZE; NINO RUKHADZE; KHATUNA SHUBLADZE; OLGA GHVABERIDZE; TATIA TODUA

doi:10.52340/jecm.2025.04.21

THE PREVALENCE OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTION AMONG WOMEN EMPLOYED IN THE MEDICAL FIELD

Authors

RUSUDAN JAVAKHADZE N. Makhviladze named S/R Institute of Labor Medicine and Ecology, Tbilisi, Georgia
NANA KHATIASHVILI N. Makhviladze named S/R Institute of Labor Medicine and Ecology, Tbilisi, Georgia
KHATUNA CHIGOGIDZE N. Makhviladze named S/R Institute of Labor Medicine and Ecology, Tbilisi, Georgia
NINO RUKHADZE N. Makhviladze named S/R Institute of Labor Medicine and Ecology, Tbilisi, Georgia
KHATUNA SHUBLADZE N. Makhviladze named S/R Institute of Labor Medicine and Ecology, Tbilisi, Georgia
OLGA GHVABERIDZE N. Makhviladze named S/R Institute of Labor Medicine and Ecology, Tbilisi, Georgia
TATIA TODUA N. Makhviladze named S/R Institute of Labor Medicine and Ecology, Tbilisi, Georgia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52340/jecm.2025.04.21

Keywords:

SARS-CoV-2 virus, sexual and reproductive health, women of healthcare sector

Abstract

The pandemic has significantly affected the working conditions of women employed in the healthcare sector. Their physical and psychological risks have increased. Women make up 70% of the global healthcare workforce, and they have been on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. The number of women employed in Georgia’s healthcare sector has surpassed that of men, at 62%.This article reviews a range of studies to provide a comprehensive assessment of the complex and changing effects of SARS-CoV-2 on sexual and reproductive health. It highlights the different needs of individuals and couples during and after the pandemic, highlighting the need for ongoing research and specialized healthcare practices. Measures are needed to address the psychological well-being and future physical health of women in healthcare.

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Published

2025-08-22

How to Cite

JAVAKHADZE, R., KHATIASHVILI, N., CHIGOGIDZE, K., RUKHADZE, N., SHUBLADZE, K., GHVABERIDZE, O., & TODUA, T. (2025). THE PREVALENCE OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTION AMONG WOMEN EMPLOYED IN THE MEDICAL FIELD. Experimental and Clinical Medicine Georgia, (4), 83–86. https://doi.org/10.52340/jecm.2025.04.21