Views and experiences of discharged COVID-19 patients in Kano, Nigeria: a qualitative study.
COVID-19
hospitalisation
patients
qualitative research
Journal
The Pan African medical journal
ISSN: 1937-8688
Titre abrégé: Pan Afr Med J
Pays: Uganda
ID NLM: 101517926
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2020
2020
Historique:
received:
21
10
2020
accepted:
16
11
2020
entrez:
18
1
2021
pubmed:
19
1
2021
medline:
25
2
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
COVID-19 has spread globally, thereby contributing to substantial hospitalisation rates and morbidity. However, little or no information is available on the experiences of patients with COVID-19 in an African-setting. The study aimed to explore the experiences of patients with COVID-19. semi-structured interviews were conducted via telephone with eleven individuals who were managed and discharged due to COVID-19. A descriptive phenomenological approach to qualitative research was employed and participants were mainly asked about their experiences before, during and after hospitalisation for COVID-19. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. patients' viewpoints were suggestive of community and secondary transmission of COIVD-19 in the study area. A few participants experienced severe symptoms. Most participants tend to resign their condition to fate; while some displayed unfounded conspiracy theories. Nevertheless, precautionary measures to prevent infection were largely observed. COVID-19 also negatively affected activities of daily living of the participants. Furthermore, the participants were generally satisfied with quality of care provided. However, areas of patients' education, isolation centre set-up and caregiver-patient interaction needed further improvements. Lastly, experience of fear and stigma during post-hospitalisation were common. COVID-19 impacted negatively on the lives of the studied population. However, their experience during hospitalisation was generally positive.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33456662
doi: 10.11604/pamj.supp.2020.37.38.26609
pii: PAMJ-SUPP-37-1-38
pmc: PMC7796840
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
38Informations de copyright
Copyright: Naziru Bashir Mukhtar et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors declare no competing interests.
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