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ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2023

Exploring the perceptions and lived experiences of family members living with people diagnosed with COVID-19 in South Africa: a descriptive phenomenological study.

Celenkosini Thembelenkosini Nxumalo, Lwandile Tokwe, Silingene Joyce Ngcobo, Nkululeko Phalson Gam, Gugu Gladness Mchunu, Lufuno Makhado

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Celenkosini Thembelenkosini NxumaloAcademic Development Unit, Faculty of Health Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Ritson Campus, Durban, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0003-2453-7948
Lwandile TokweSchool of Nursing, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0003-3288-8289
Silingene Joyce NgcoboDepartment of Nursing, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Nkululeko Phalson GamCentre for quality Promotion and Assurance, Faculty of Health Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa.
Gugu Gladness MchunuExecutive Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Ritson Campus, Durban, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0001-8021-4129
Lufuno MakhadoExecutive Dean, School of Public Health, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa.
Durban University of Technology · ZAUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal · ZAUniversity of the Western Cape · ZAUniversity of Venda · ZA

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Abstract

backgroundThe incidence and prevalence of COVID-19 continues to escalate globally, with the consequence to quality of life, the economies of nations and various sectors of society. While there is substantial research on the impact and experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic, little remains known about the perceptions and lived experiences of families living with people diagnosed with COVID-19, particularly within the South African context. PURPOSE: To explore the perceptions and lived experiences of family members  living with people diagnosed with COVID-19 in South Africa.

methodsA descriptive phenomenological design was used. Data were collected from 15 participants who were family members of people diagnosed with COVID-19 in South Africa. Purposive snowball sampling was used to identify and recruit participants, and data were collected at community level in KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and Gauteng, South Africa. Individual in-depth interviews were used to collect the data, and an audio tape was used to record all interviews. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using a phenomenological data analysis processes. Ethical approval to conduct the study was obtained from the University of KwaZulu-Natal Research Ethics Committee-reference number: BREC00003228/2021.

resultsFour super-ordinate themes emerged in relation to the perceptions and lived experiences of family members  living with people diagnosed with COVID-19 in South Africa. The superordinate themes were: (1) sources of information about COVID-19, (2) pandemic  perceptions and experiences, (3) impact of diagnosis and related burden and (4) aftermath of living with a family member diagnosed with COVID-19. DISCUSSION AND

conclusionFamily members' perceptions and lived experiences of COVID-19 are largely influenced by media, moreover, the impact of diagnosis has consequences for the physical, mental and emotional well-being of family members. Diagnosis disrupts family dynamics by depleting financial resources due to  the caregiver burden experienced. The findings thus imply that provision of psychosocial support is imperative for families living with persons diagnosed with COVID-19.

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COVID-19FamilyHumansPandemicsQuality of LifeSouth AfricaCOVID-19experiencesfamiliespeople living with COVID-19perceptions

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