Adaptive coping strategies among individuals living with long-term chikungunya disease: a qualitative study in Curacao.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Long-term chikungunya disease is characterised by persistent rheumatic symptoms following chikungunya virus infection. As there is no specific treatment available, affected individuals need strategies to adapt. However, research on these is scarce. This study aimed to explore which adaptive coping strategies are employed to manage persistent rheumatic symptoms in daily life.

Setting

The study was conducted in Curaçao.

Design and participants

An explorative qualitative study was conducted between September and October 2020, among a purposive sample of adults, 19 women and 4 men affected by long-term chikungunya disease. In-depth interviews were semi-structured and transcribed verbatim. The data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Doran C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10860096 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature