Fully Protected: A Look at PPE and the Armor of God

J Christ Nurs. 2021 Jul-Sep;38(3):E33-E35. doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000853.

Abstract

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic can be compared with a Christian's spritiual protective action of putting on the armor of God as described in the New Testament. The use and significance of each item of PPE is compared with the equivalent article of the spiritual armor of God.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 / prevention & control
  • COVID-19 / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Nurse's Role / psychology*
  • Personal Protective Equipment*
  • Religion and Medicine*
  • Religion and Psychology