The Lived Experiences of Covid-19 Survivors in Surigao City

Abstract

The study explored the lived experiences of COVID-19 survivors in Surigao City. This qualitative study used Colaizzi's (1978) descriptive phenomenology. The researchers have had their informant sourcing completed using the purposive and snowball sampling methods to find the twelve (12) people needed for this study. The researchers have utilized a researcher-made semi-structured interview in data generation. Eight core emergent themes developed from the seventeen cluster themes that emerged during data analysis using Colaizzi's (1978) method to describe the lived experiences of COVID-19 survivors. The data analysis findings allowed for an in-depth description of the phenomenon's lived experience. Even though treatments and a cure for COVID-19 are already available, the trauma it left behind remains, necessitating appropriate mental health intervention. However, comprehending survivors' difficulties and psychological disturbances may aid mental health professionals in taking steps to mitigate their traumatic experiences. Consequently, the survivors may have varied experiences with COVID-19, yet they remain grateful, compassionate, and resilient despite their adversities.