Uysal, NurcanDemirdağ, Hatice2022-11-082022-11-082022Uysal, N., & Demirdağ, H. (2022). The image of nursing perceived by the society in the covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study. Nursing Forum, doi:10.1111/nuf.12813https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12813https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12713/3283Background: Although nursing has made progress as a profession, there are still some negative myths to be dispelled. Purpose: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the nursing image perceived by the society during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: The research population consisted of 663 people who were not in the nursing profession in Turkey. The data were collected with a sociodemographic data form that was prepared by the researchers and a questionnaire that contained questions on the image of nursing. The McNemar Test was used for statistical analysis. Results: Individuals have positive views towards the nursing profession compared to the prepandemic period. Nursing is accepted as a profession that is well known (82.8%), respected (69.8%) and difficult working conditions (88.2%) by individuals in the society (p <.05). However, nursing profession is still perceived as “doctors' assistant” (71.5%). Conclusion: Although nurses are more visible during the pandemic period and there are positive changes in public perception of the nursing profession, some unfortunate traditional perceptions persist.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessCovid-19NursingPerceptionProfessional ImageSocietyArticleWOS:0008660782000012-s2.0-85139611220N/A10.1111/nuf.12813N/A