LIVED EXPERIENCE OF PEOPLE ISOLATED DURING NIPAH DISEASE OUTBREAK, 2018: AN INTERPRETATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

Deena K Varghese, Abdul Salam K. P, G.Ragesh, Chandni. R, Abdul Salam K.P, Chandni.R
2022 Zenodo  
Isolation or quarantine due to an outbreak of any pandemic causes significant psychosocial difficulties. This study aimed to analyse the lived experience of people isolated during the Nipah disease outbreak in 2018 in Kerala. The sample consisted of 6 adults (4 Males and 2 Females) who were isolated in hospital Govt. Medical College, Calicut and remained in the isolation ward during Nipah disease outbreak 2018 and later had a negative diagnosis of Nipah. The duration of the stay in the
more » ... on ward was at least one day and followed by home isolation. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted. Transcripts were analysed using the interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) method as outlined by Smith, Flowers & Larkin (2009). Seven master themes were emerged out of the study including 'Anger', 'Oh my God, 'Being other-centred, 'Accessibility issues', 'Trust', 'The economics' & 'Going by the gut feelings'. Various subordinate themes were clustered under superordinate themes. In line with previous literature, this study emphasizes the importance of continuous psychosocial care that need to be provided for people affected by disease outbreaks, especially those who were placed in quarantine and isolation.
doi:10.5281/zenodo.6197575 fatcat:lgfrqugevjdrnf76y7ug2llavu