Human resources for health during COVID-19: a qualitative analysis of strategies and challenges in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed unprecedented challenges on healthcare systems worldwide, significantly impacting human resources for health (HRH). This study aims to explore and analyze the policies related to HRH in Iran during the pandemic from the perspective of health experts.

Methods

A qualitative study employing framework analysis was conducted. Data were collected through semi-structured, face-to-face interviews with 18 health experts from Mashhad, Iran, selected via purposive sampling. Interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis guided by the Walt and Gilson policy triangle framework, focusing on policy context, content, process, and actors.

Results

Five main themes emerged: shortage of human resources, motivation of human resources, support

SUBMITTER: Lotfiyan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12275368 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature