Psychological Experiences of Covid-19 Affectees, Recovered At Home in Pakistan

Abstract

This research was conducted on the population of Pakistan to solely understand the psychological experiences that COVID-19 patients have experienced during their recovering period while they being quarantined at home. The population that we targeted was of the category; adults from age of 20 to 50 years, affected by COVID-19 with a positive test and had recovered completely. There was no gender separation has been done hence; the sample contains mix gender i.e., Male and Female. For a more detailed and clear understanding the research was of qualitative nature and interviews have been conducted. A rough overview was given prior to interview but the participants were free to share and narrate individual and unique experiences other than the theme too. The Clarke and Braun (2006) method was used and the themes were generated. The major themes identified were psychological growth and outlook, Initial Reaction to the Disease, Challenges during Covid-19, Adaptive coping styles. This study found out that majority of the patients experience certain fears such as fear of death and fear of hereafter, Anger, anxiety, and concern were shown to be common feelings among patients. Furthermore, it was seen that family support played an important role in recovery from this virus, the shift in perceptions regarding life after surviving COVID-19 infection they valued life more and also expressed gratitude. This research will play a part in betterment of understanding, to analyze the effects on mental health of a COVID survivor and provision of further facilities at home to the affected people for the benefit of their mental health.

Keywords: Psychological Experiences, Mental Health, COVID-19, Corona Virus, Pakistan, Recovered Patients