Lived experiences of recovered COVID-19 persons in Nigeria: A phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Numerous publications have documented the mode of transmission and prevention of COVID-19 but little or no evidence exists on the experiences of people who survived the infection.

Objective

This study explored the specific experiences of persons who were infected with COVID-19, but have recovered completely. A secondary objective was to identify essential elements in the lived experiences of such persons, which would be useful in designing appropriate policies and programs for managing the virus in Nigeria.

Method

The data were collected using in-depth interviews with 21 persons who were diagnosed with the virus and recovered. The data were transcribed and analyzed qualitatively using NVivo software. The experiences of the survivors of COVID-19 were examine

SUBMITTER: Okonofua FE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9377583 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature