Experiences of family members of healthcare workers caring for Covid-19 patients in Lesotho

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dc.contributor.authorMahlelehlele, Bokang
dc.contributor.authorLebona, Maselobe
dc.contributor.authorMurandu, Moses
dc.date.accessioned2023-01-12T13:16:10Z
dc.date.available2023-01-12T13:16:10Z
dc.date.issued2022-12-27
dc.description.abstractBackground: In the wake of 2020, the world saw the beginning of a modern-day armageddon as a deadly and highly infectious disease emerged. The emergence of COVID-19 changed the world as we knew it. Amidst the resultant mayhem, several researchers engaged in studies about this disease, its impact on the global economy and on the healthcare system at large. Many studies focused on the impact it had on the well-being of healthcare workers but there is limited research on experiences of the family members of this vulnerable group. Material and Methods: The study employed a descriptive phenomenological research design and data was collected in the form of unstructured interviews. Analysis: Data analysis was done using Colaizzi’s seven-step method of qualitative data analysis. Results: Findings revealed a significant amount of negative emotions such as fear and frustration among family members, some positive emotions that among others included the opportunity of employment for their loved ones and gaining more knowledge about the disease. Conclusions: The well-being of family members of healthcare workers who were involved in the care of COVID-19 patients has an impact on the wellbeing of such healthcare workers. For the front-liners to function optimally, they need support from their loved ones, and this became difficult because of the fears that resulted from the pandemic. Many family members of front liners had to endure the continued possible exposure to the disease but they were overlooked as a vulnerable group during this pandemic.en
dc.description.sponsorshipNational University of Lesothoen
dc.identifier.other10.11648
dc.identifier.urihttp://repository.tml.nul.ls/handle/20.500.14155/1748
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherScience Publishing Groupen
dc.subjectCovid-19, experiences, family members, Covid-19 Front-linersen
dc.titleExperiences of family members of healthcare workers caring for Covid-19 patients in Lesothoen
dc.title.alternativeA qualitative studyen
dc.typeArticleen
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