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These lockdowns had a significant effect on gender\u2010based violence (GBV). Victims, often confined with their abusers, faced limited access to support services. Simultaneously, healthcare workers, including those at the Gender\u2010Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC), were at the forefront of the pandemic response, dealing with both COVID\u201019 and GBV cases.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A phenomenological approach was used to collect data from nine social workers at the GBVCC in South Africa. Semistructured interviews were conducted, guided by an interview protocol. Data were analyzed using Tesch's framework for thematic analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings revealed that social workers faced mental health challenges, including anxiety, stress, and fear of death, during the adjusted lockdown. Many relied on family and friends for emotional support. The work environment was notably challenging, and this, in turn, affected their job performance.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The adjusted lockdown had a profound impact on social workers at the GBVCC, affecting both their personal well\u2010being and professional responsibilities. 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