When COVID-19 enters in a community setting: an exploratory qualitative study of community perspectives on COVID-19 affecting mental well-being.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increased level of anxiety and fear among the general population related to its management and infection spread. Considering the relevance of present circumstances, we explored perceptions and attitudes of community members towards their mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Setting

We conducted an exploratory qualitative study using a purposive sampling approach, at two communities of Karachi, Pakistan.

Participants

In-depth interviews were conducted with community members including, young adults, middle-aged adults and older adults of both genders. Study data were analysed manually using the thematic analysis technique.

Primary outcome

The primary outcome is assessing community perception towards th

SUBMITTER: Ali NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8126434 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature