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The Lived Experiences of COVID-19 Patients in South Korea: A Qualitative Study

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  • Haeng-Mi Son

    (Department of Nursing, University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44610, Korea)

  • Won-Hee Choi

    (Department of Nursing, University of Kyungsung, Busan 48434, Korea)

  • Young-Hui Hwang

    (Department of Nursing, University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44610, Korea)

  • Hye-Ryun Yang

    (Gyeongnam Center for Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, Changwon 51154, Korea)

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative study is to provide an in-depth understanding and description of the disease experiences of COVID-19 patients. The participants were 16 patients discharged from hospitals after receiving treatment for COVID-19 in isolation. Data collection was conducted through individual in-depth interviews until data saturation, and the interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s phenomenological method. The participants were quarantined after their COVID-19 diagnosis was confirmed, and they experienced desperate and uncertain times during treatment. The participants expressed shock and dissatisfaction due to an excessive invasion of privacy during the quarantine process and in the quarantine system. As confirmed COVID-19 cases, the participants experienced social stigma and feelings of guilt, negative attitudes from others and society, and negative influences from social networking services and the media. The participants also experienced mental and physical difficulties due to COVID-19 symptoms. However, they rediscovered meaningful relationships through the support of their family and friends in the midst of adversity. It is necessary to provide an integrated psychosocial rehabilitation program to reduce social stigma and improve the resilience of COVID-19 patients.

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  • Haeng-Mi Son & Won-Hee Choi & Young-Hui Hwang & Hye-Ryun Yang, 2021. "The Lived Experiences of COVID-19 Patients in South Korea: A Qualitative Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(14), pages 1-19, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:14:p:7419-:d:592448
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    1. Yu Deng & Huimin Li & Minjun Park, 2022. "Emotional Experiences of COVID-19 Patients in China: A Qualitative Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(15), pages 1-22, August.

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