Lived Experiences of COVID-19 Survivors in Nepal: A Phenomenological Analysis

Silwal, Suvekshya; Khadgi, Deepika; Mahato, Anju Kumari; Basnet, Saraswati; Thapa, Sheela; Niraula, Ashala

doi:10.3126/jcmsn.v17i4.41887

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“…In contrast to our findings the study held in Nepal entitled “Lived Experiences of COVID-19 Survivors in Nepal: A Phenomenological Analysis stated that, seven out of ten (7/10) of the participants reported responded feeling of stigmatizing responses and discrimination from health care workers during hospital stay [ 23 ].…”

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Physical, mental and social status after COVID-19 recovery in Nepal: A mixed method study

Silwal,

Parajuli,

Acharya

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Background Nepal has been devastated by an unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak, affecting people emotionally, physically, and socially, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Approximately 10% of COVID-19 affected people have symptoms that last more than 3–4 weeks and experience numerous symptoms causing an impact on everyday functioning, social, and cognitive function. Thus, it is vital to know about the recovered patient’s health status and undertake rigorous examinations to detect and treat infections. Hence, this study aims to assess the health status of COVID-19 post-recovery patients in Nepal. Method A descriptive cross-sectional mixed-method study was conducted in all seven provinces of Nepal. A total of 552 interviews were conducted for the quantitative study, and 25 in-depth interviews were conducted for the qualitative study among above 18 years COVID-19-recovered patients. The data was gathered over the phone through the purposive sampling method The results of a descriptive and thematic analysis were interpreted. Finding The majority (more than 80%) of the recovered patients could routinely perform household duties, activities outside the home, and financial job accounting. However, a few of them required assistance in carrying out all of those tasks. Prior and then after COVID-19 infection, smoking habits reduced by about one-tenth and alcohol intake decreased by a twelve percent. A qualitative finding revealed that the majority of COVID-19 symptomatic patients experienced a variety of physical symptoms such as fever, headache, body pain, fatigue, tiredness, sore throat, cough, loss of taste, loss of smell, sneezing, loss of appetite, and difficulty breathing, while others felt completely fine after being recovered. Furthermore, there was no variation in the daily functional activities of the majority of the recovered patients, while a few were found conducting fewer activities than usual because they were concerned about their health. For social health, quantitative data indicated that more than half of the participants’ social health was severely impacted. According to the IDI, the majority of the interviewees perceived society’s ignorance and misbehavior. Family members were the most often solicited sources of support. Some participants got care and assistance, but the majority did not get affection or love from their relatives. Moreover, regarding mental health, 15 percent of participants had repeated disturbing and unwanted thoughts about COVID-19 after being recovered, 16 percent tried to avoid information on COVID-19 and 7 .7 percent of people had unfavorable ideas or sentiments about themselves. More than 16 percent of participants reported feeling some level of stress related to the workplace and home. While in-depth interviews participants revealed that COVID-infected patients who were asymptomatic didn’t experience any emotional change in them but recovered patients who are symptomatic symptoms had anxiety and still being conscious of COVID-19 in fear of getting infected again Additionally, it was discovered that participants’ mental health is influenced by ignorance of society, as well as by fake news posted to social media. Conclusion COVID-19 infection has had an impact on physical, mental, and social well-being. Hence, to aid in the early recovery of COVID-19 patients, provision of evaluating and reporting the clinical features, early detection and management of long COVID case is needed from the local and provincial and central government of Nepal.

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Physical, mental and social status after COVID-19 recovery in Nepal: A mixed method study

Silwal,

Parajuli,

Acharya

et al. 2023

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“…In this regard, the results of a qualitative showed that factors such as the incredible death statistics worldwide, the exacerbated physical exhaustion and symptoms, limited, defined drug protocol for treatment, and the low successful treatment rate lead to many patients affected by COVID‐19 equal to death and this issue negatively affect their psychological well‐being. False broadcasted information through social media and repeated news regarding the nature of disease and death plays an essential role in creating anxiety and fear among participants (Silwal et al., 2021 ). Another qualitative study showed that the feeling of being close to death is one of the most essential negative experiences of patients affected by COVID‐19.…”

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Meaning and lived experience of Iranian COVID‐19 survivors: A phenomenological study

Hasani‐Moghadam,

Vedadhir,

Alijani

et al. 2024

Brain and Behavior

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BackgroundThe Coronavirus (COVID‐19) is among the most contagious diseases worldwide. During the first peak of the illness, COVID‐19 was considered a considerable crisis for survivors. This qualitative study explored the meaning and lived experience of Iranian COVID‐19 survivors. This qualitative study was conducted in Iran sometime after the onset of the coronavirus in 2020.MethodsThis interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was performed on twenty survivors of COVID‐19 disease, recruited through the purposeful sampling method via in‐depth semistructured interviews. The interviews were recorded and transcribed, and several codes were extracted. Data were analyzed using the MAXQDA software (v. 12).ResultsThe main themes and subthemes obtained from the data analysis included (1) Taboo and stigma: COVID‐19 as a monster, feelings of social exclusion and loneliness, an obvious sign of shamelessness and maltreatment, (2) God's predestination: God's will and test, COVID‐19 as a wake‐up call to remind low human power, (3) Shadow of death: The fear of death after positive test results, death is closer than the jugular vein, the mourning of a loved one's death, and mourning for an untimely death, (4) Caregivers as an angel: Family as an unrepentant supportive, know the level of family love and attention, and (5) Rebirth and new life: understand the higher value of health and pay more attention to self‐care behavior, and God gives us a golden chance to experience a better life.ConclusionsAccording to the results of this study, COVID‐19 survivors experience various issues regarding the nature of the disease, coping with the illness, and their social and psychological status affected by COVID‐19. Considering the multidimensional supportive programs, increasing public awareness and changing negative attitudes toward the patients and survivors of the pandemic for better rehabilitation and adjustment is essential.

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Secondary School Learners' Experiences During COVID-19 in Africa and Beyond

Mpolomoka,

Mwaka,

Mandyata

2024

Challenges and Transitions in Education in Times of Crisis

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This chapter is informed by findings of a study that explored the lived experiences of learners who survived COVID-19 in secondary schools of Kasama District. The study emanated from the backdrop that while these experiences by COVID-19 survivors in their communities and society at large are well documented, little is known about such experiences involving learners as COVID-19 survivors in school environments which are much more vulnerable and delicate communities. A Systematic Literature Review (SR) was conducted on the subject. Specific search engines were employed with a distinct inclusivity and exclusivity criterion applied. Findings indicate that schools recorded COVID-19 cases among the learners more especially during the time when schools were in session. Literature abounds that confirms that schools had learners who experienced and survived the ills of the COVID-19 who required support system from their teachers, peers, and the school within the school community for the experience that they went through with COVID-19.

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Lived Experiences of COVID-19 Survivors in Nepal: A Phenomenological Analysis

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Physical, mental and social status after COVID-19 recovery in Nepal: A mixed method study

Physical, mental and social status after COVID-19 recovery in Nepal: A mixed method study

Meaning and lived experience of Iranian COVID‐19 survivors: A phenomenological study

Secondary School Learners' Experiences During COVID-19 in Africa and Beyond

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