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Experiences of Covid‑19 Survivors and Their Families: A Qualitative Study Based on Social Cognitive Theory Publisher



Sohrabivafa M1 ; Sadeghi R1 ; Tedadi Y2 ; Sighaldeh SS3 ; Riahi F4 ; Foroushani AR5 ; Zarei J6
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  1. 1. Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Psychiatry, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

Source: Journal of Education and Health Promotion Published:2024


Abstract

BACKGROUND: The COVID‑19 pandemic caused social and economic damages, increased mortality rates, and psychological damages such as fear, stress, anxiety, and depression. Therefore, the present study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of COVID‑19 survivors diagnosed with anxiety and depression, along with one of their family members in Ahvaz. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A qualitative study was conducted on 50 COVID‑19 survivors and their family members using an in‑depth interview and a purposive sampling method in 2022. On average, each interview lasted 45 minutes. For the content analysis, the content of the interviews was analyzed using MAXQDA10 software. RESULTS: In the present research, 188 primary codes were extracted with six categories and eight subcategories for the survivors: Patient’s knowledge and perspective regarding COVID‑19, post‑COVID‑19 conditions, sense of capability before and after infection with COVID‑19, management of COVID‑19, and social support, and one main category for family members: social support. CONCLUSION: The experiences of COVID‑19 survivors, their friends, family members, and healthcare providers significantly impact their mental health and accelerate their recovery. Therefore, it is recommended to develop an educational and preventive program using scientific and proper methods to cope with psychological challenges. © 2024 Journal of Education and Health Promotion.