Perceptions and experiences of the public regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal: a qualitative study using phenomenological analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Perceptions of people regarding COVID-19 influences their health behaviour in terms of seeking public health services. This helps the government in planning appropriate public health strategies. Therefore, this study intends to explore the perceptions of people towards COVID-19 and their experiences during the pandemic in Nepal.

Design, setting and participants

This qualitative study was conducted among the public in Kathmandu, Kanchanpur, Bajura and Jhapa districts of Nepal. Eight focus group discussions and 40 in-depth interviews were conducted by using a maximum variation sampling method.

Results

The findings were organised into the following themes: General understanding of COVID-19, Disease prevention, Source of information and misconceptions, Expectat

SUBMITTER: Bhatt N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7735126 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature