Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health and Well-Being of Patients With Thalassemia Major in Pakistan: A Qualitative Study.
covid-19
mental health
pakistan
thalassemia major
well-being
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Feb 2023
Feb 2023
Historique:
accepted:
16
02
2023
entrez:
21
3
2023
pubmed:
22
3
2023
medline:
22
3
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Background and aim Chronic patients with thalassemia major were mainly recognized as more prone to poor mental health during this global pandemic. This study aims to evaluate causal relationships leading to poor outcomes and how they manage to tackle this. Methods In-depth face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 thalassemia patients selected through probability consecutive sampling from Pakistan Thalassemia Welfare Society Centers. The following criteria served as the basis for the interview: (1) solitude at home, (2) interruption of transfusion services, (3) alteration of appetite and interests, (4) lack of control and uncertainty, (5) extensive media coverage, (6) deterioration of pre-existing health issues, difficulty in sleeping, (7) practicing gratitude, (8) participation in activities and hobbies, (9) connectivity with others, and (10) ability to recognize social support. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed with reflexive thematic analysis. Results The commonly described mental health conditions were depression and concern about the overall health status. The following seven elements associated with the pandemic contributed to the deterioration of mental health: (1) isolation at home, (2) disruption in transfusion services, (3) change in appetite and interests, (4) lack of control and uncertainty, (5) intensive media reporting, (6) worsening of pre-existing health problems, and (7) difficulty in sleeping. The following four coping strategies were identified for maintaining mental issues: (1) practicing gratitude, (2) involvement in activities and hobbies, (3) connectivity with others, and (4) discerning social support. Conclusions Thalassemia major patients had been negatively affected during the pandemic. Only a small number of people modified their management techniques to maintain steady well-being.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36942195
doi: 10.7759/cureus.35048
pmc: PMC10024275
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
e35048Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023, Hammad et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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