Experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic as a homeless person in Chennai, India: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

ABSTRACT: Persons experiencing homelessness (PEHs) have a higher risk of morbidity and mortality compared to the general population and are highly vulnerable during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Understanding their experience of the pandemic is important for mitigating the effects of the pandemic. Accordingly, we conducted a qualitative study on their lived experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in nine PEHs from Chennai, India, recruited at food stalls between September 14-25, 2020. Data were analyzed using interpretive phenomenological analysis. The participants shared their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on them, and their coping strategies. All the participants were migrant workers living alone, and were the sole bread

SUBMITTER: Konduru L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10688851 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature