A qualitative study of how COVID-19 impacts on Australians' hopes and dreams.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although beginning in 2019, it was early in 2020 that the global community began to comprehend the significant impact that a pandemic of a new coronavirus might have on their own lives. This study was undertaken 6-9 months after significant public health restrictions were introduced within Australia and examined the impact of the COVID-19 on individuals' hopes and dreams for their future.

Methods

Community members who responded to a survey about COVID-19 were invited to participate in follow up interviews if they reported living with a chronic condition. Participants across Australia who consented were interviewed between August and December in 2020 over telephone or videoconferencing. A specific question was included regarding the impact of COVID-19 on their hope

SUBMITTER: Huang QF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8860267 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature