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- Tahereh Rahimi, Neda Dastyar, and Foozieh Rafati.
- Department of Public Health, School of Health, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran.
- Bmc Fam Pract. 2021 Jun 29; 22 (1): 137.
BackgroundFamily caregivers of patients with COVID-19 face many challenges that affect their physical and mental health.AimThe aim of the present study was to explore experiences of family caregivers of patients with COVID-19.MethodsThis phenomenological study was performed based on 13 family caregivers who had experience in home caring for patients with COVID-19. Data were collected through purposive sampling with in-depth semi-structured interviews. The Colaizzi's 7-step method was used to determine themes. The MAXQDA10 software was used to manage qualitative data analysis.ResultsThirteen family caregivers participated. Five main themes describe family caregivers' experiences of caring for patients with COVID-19: nature of the disease; unmet needs; unpleasant physical, psychological, and social experiences; care facilitators and positive experiences.ConclusionInformation and financial support for COVID-19 should be provided to family caregivers. Also, community members should embrace patients and family caregivers and reinforce the positive experiences of caregivers.
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