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Table 2 Main themes of the lived experience of healthcare providers amidst war and siege study participants in ACSH, Tigray, February-March, 2022

From: Lived experience of healthcare providers amidst war and siege: a phenomenological study of Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

Theme

Description

1

Consequences of the siege on health service delivery at ACSH

 Compromised service provision at ASCH

 Shortage of medical equipment and supply

2

Personal survival threats posed by the siege

 Hunger and food shortage

 Economic insecurity

3

Immediate health consequences of the siege among care providers

 Consequences experienced in physical well being

 Consequences experienced in psychological well being

 Consequences experienced in social interaction

4

Consequence of the siege on the motivation and energy of health professionals

 Health professionals’ low motivation and energy