A Phenomenological study of the life experiences of Covid 19 survivors whilst Isolated

Chapter 1

Background of the Study (Tesado and Vargas)

The fifth known pandemic after the 1918 flu pandemic was caused by the human coronavirus

disease of 2019 (COVID-19), which is rooted in Wuhan, China. By September 2021, almost two

years after COVID 19 was first identified there had been more than 200 million confirmed cases

and over 4.6 million lives lost to the disease.

The first official cases of COVID-19 were recorded on the 31st of December, 2019, when the

World Health Organization (WHO) was informed of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, China, with

no known cause. On the 7th of January, the Chinese authorities identified a novel coronavirus,

temporally named 2019-nCov, as the cause of these cases. At the beginning of the outbreak,

China was reporting thousands of new cases per day.

The recent virus outbreak COVID-19 shows that infectious diseases spread easily due to open

economies and easily threaten nations’ economic stability. The coronavirus pandemic has

highlighted the capitalist dysfunction, which is considered to be partly based on the priority

given to profit rather than people’s need.

The said pandemic caused a short-term fiscal impact and a long-term economic impact on the

nations around the world. Efforts to curb the pandemic include imposing quarantine, preparing

health facilities, isolating infectious cases, and tracing contacts involving public health resources,
human resources and implementation costs. It also involves health system expenditures to

provide health facilities to infectious cases and the arrangement of consumables such as

antibiotics, medical supplies, and personal protective equipment.

COVID-19 also resulted in decreased tax revenues and increased expenditure, which causes

fiscal stress, especially in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) where fiscal constraints are

higher, and tax systems still need improvement. Economic shocks are common during pandemics

due to shortage of labor because of illness, rise in mortality, and fear-induced behavior. Other

than labor shortages, disruption of transportation, closed down of workplaces, restricted trade

and travel, and closed land borders are reasons for the pandemic’s economic slowdown.

Most commonly, COVID 19 causes respiratory symptoms that resemble cold, flu or even

pneumonia. Coronavirus, like many other respiratory viruses, spread swiftly through particles

that are emitted from the mouth or nose while inhaling, coughing, sneezing or speaking.

There are many steps such as taking precautions to stop the virus from spreading to others. It can

be done by isolating yourself, wearing a mask, and avoiding contact with those who are most

likely to become really ill. Those with proven or suspected COVID-19 are isolated from

individuals without COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, enters your

body through your mouth, nose or eyes (directly from the airborne droplets or from the transfer

of the virus from your hands to your face). It then travels to the back of your nasal passages and

mucous membrane in the back of your throat. It attaches to the cells there, begins to multiply and

moves into lung tissue.

Individuals with COVID 19 who are moderate or severe should be in isolation for at least ten

days. Those with severe COVID-19 may remain infectious beyond 10 days and may need to

extend isolation for up to 20 days. Most people with COVID 19 get better within a few days to a

few weeks after infection, so at least four weeks after infection is the start of when post COVID

conditions could first be identified. The COVID 19 pandemic’s perceived social isolation had a

profoundly negative influence on the entire world and had serious psychological repercussions.

Fear, uncertainty, and stigma exist in any biological calamity, and they might operate as

roadblocks to adequate mental therapy.

The anxiety and suffering brought on by the lack of effective COVID-19 pandemic management

techniques have a psychological impact on people. It might result in psychological disorders. In

addition, prolonged quarantine may cause stress-related psychological effects. Those who had to

stay in their homes frequently used social media to learn about the outbreak, which exposed them

to erroneous information and unsubstantiated stories.

Throughout the pandemic, those who were isolated often reported having a significant level of

sadness, anxiety, psychological distress, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Younger age, female

gender, comorbid illnesses, other psychiatric problems, students by occupation, unemployment,

and higher exposure to news or social media information about COVID-19 are major risk factors

associated with mental disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social isolation in times of pandemic can affect the well-being of individuals infected with a
contagious disease, even so, many people perceive COVID-19 only as a virus that deteriorates

the immune system. However, there’s so much more unexplored about the isolation period of

COVID 19 survivors. Mostly, people who haven’t experienced isolation yet, recognize isolation

only as a healing period but never the struggles that the survivors have to face while confronting

one of the battles of their lives, which is the COVID-19.

Consequently, this research will develop a notion of how COVID-19 survivors survived the

pandemic, as well as provide samples of the survivors' daily experiences while isolated.

Statement of the problem (Balayo)

The purpose of this qualitative research is to identify the experiences of COVID-19 survivors

that are student’s family members, in the midst of isolation during the height of the pandemic.

Thus, this research aims to educate those who might acquire COVID-19 as well. And the
survivors shall answer to these following questions:

1. What is the Demographic profile of the survivor?

1.1 Name

1.2 Age

1.3 Gender

1.4 Occupation

1.5 Location

2. When did they acquire COVID-19?

3. How did they acquire COVID-19?

4. Where were they isolated?

5. What were their physical, emotional and psychological experiences during the time they

had Covid-19?

Objectives of the Study (Santos and Marty)

Objectives of the Study

General Objective: This research aims to expand the perception of the different experiences of

COVID-19 survivors whilst isolated.

Specific Objectives: SMART

This research has the objectives to:

● Raise awareness on people about what to do when you’re infected by Covid-19 virus
 when later on isolated.

● Exhibit methods and procedures on what we can do to help when one is infected.

● Determine the factors that affect the survivors’ lives as they remain isolated.

● Assess the effects of being isolated.

● Gain a broader understanding of the different perspectives of the survivors during

isolation.

Scope, Limitation, and Delimitation (Cabal and Miranda)

This study aims to provide more insights on the experiences of covid 19 survivors who were

confined and isolated during the Philippines’ recent health pandemic crisis. The research focuses

on the covid 19 survivors in the Philippines as the subject of the study. The background of each

covid 19 survivors will be determined based on their learnings and actions they acquired while

isolated. To accumulate background information, the research would be carried out using Google

forms, this will act as a questionnaire, including open-ended questions for a survey (interview)

and review. The researchers allocated 10 respondents to analyze the steps given by the survivors

and gain understanding of how their position was at the height of the pandemic. Each one of the

respondents will be given the same questions to answer. The researchers’ strategy will allow

them to assess the varied circumstances encountered among isolated COVID-19 patients,

encouraging citizens to educate from their experience, advice, and overall community safety.

Significance of the study (Venus and Mercado)

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the lives of people around the world. For

those who have contracted the virus and survived, the experience of isolation and recovery can

be particularly traumatic. In this phenomenological study, we will explore the lived experiences

of Covid-19 survivors whilst they were isolated from the rest of the world. By understanding

their individual experiences, we can gain a greater understanding of the pandemic as a whole and

the effect it has had on those who have been affected by it.

COVID-19 Survivors. This research helps the survivors to understand why

they felt adverse effects aside from health issues. It shows how these people

challenge the cognitive and psychological effects of COVID-19. It will also

help COVID-19 Survivors to realize that they aren’t the only one that

encountered personal struggles besides from medical complications.

Frontliners. This research benefits the frontliners that are occupied by the

medical field, security field and the government. They assured and ensured the

health of every person. As they assess the environment, frontliners are making

sure that their duty and responsibility are beneficial to everyone.

Family. This research helps each of every family to teach and share every

information about the COVID-19 and its effects. It also helps this study to raise

awareness and preparedness when the disease strikes.

Friends. This research helps our colleagues to reach out about the outcomes of

COVID-19. We can also initiate the basic protocols and memorandums about
this disease. It might be able to circumvent of the concerning COVID 19.

Teachers. This research helps the teachers understand and inform students

about COVID-19. Teachers can also help their COVID-19 survivor students by

providing support and understanding. Teachers can help these survivors readjust

to society and cope with the challenges they face.

Students. This research can help students gain information about COVID-19

and its survivors. Students can better comprehend why COVID-19 survivors

need to be isolated by learning about disease’s symptoms. Talking to a COVID-

19 survivor can help students understand what they are going through and how

they are feeling. This can help students empathize with them and learn from

their experiences. Students may also learn from this how to support survivors

more effectively in the future.

Future Researchers. With our study, researchers can use our study as a

reference for future research. Future researchers can better understand the long-

term impact of the virus by isolating COVID-19 survivors. Researchers can

learn about the virus and its impact on the human body by studying survivors

who have been isolated. By speaking with survivors, researchers can learn about

the challenges they face and how to best support them.

Conceptual Framework (Yalung)

The purpose of this study is to provide a deeper understanding of how Covid-19 survivors deal

with isolation. By gathering data, conducting interviews, and archival review and to perceive the

live experiences of Covid-19 survivors hence, the isolation.

Input Process Output

- What are the Data analysis will be done - To determine the

perception of throughout: phenomenological
Covid-19 survivors study of life
a. Assessing experiences of
while being b. Interview (open- Covid-19 survivors
isolated? ended questions )
whilst isolated.
c. Factual

Definition of Terms (Elbat)

COVID-19 stands for “coronavirus disease 2019”. It is also known as the novel coronavirus, a

virus that was first identified in 2019. This is a virus where many people are infected by such

things as saliva, mucus, or blood from an infected person. This is also where thousands and
millions of people were isolated and died.

Isolated this can be defined as "the state of being alone, cut off from others. Covid-19 has

resulted in many people feeling isolated. With the outbreak of Covid-19, people are feeling this

more than ever. Many are isolated in their homes, away from family, friends, and the activities

they enjoy. This can lead to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression.

COVID-19 survivors are those people who have contracted the virus and have managed to

recover from it. Many of them have enduring symptoms that can last for weeks or even months

after the virus has gone away. The virus has caused a great deal of suffering and death, but there

are also some stories of hope and recovery.

Frontliners are the health care workers who are on the frontlines of the pandemic, working to

save lives and protect the public. These workers include doctors, nurses, and other medical

personnel. In the pandemic, they are the ones who are treating patients with the disease, and they

are the ones who are working to prevent its spread.

Live experiences are something that happens in real time, as opposed to being simulated or

recorded. They can be unpredictable, chaotic, and even dangerous. Survivors of Covid-19 have

spoken about the sense of isolation they felt during their illness, as well as the physical and

mental toll it took on their bodies.

Pandemic and epidemic of infectious disease that spreads across a large region, multiple
continents, or even worldwide. A pandemic occurs when a new virus emerges to infect people

and can spread easily from person to person.

WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that

is concerned with international public health. Its main objective is "the attainment by all people

of the highest possible level of health." In order to achieve this, the WHO works to promote

health, prevent and control disease, and provide information and set standards to support these

efforts.

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and

tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. Due to COVID 19, it is evident that people who are isolated

felt discomfort due to various reasons such as the constraint it gives them of not seeing their

family and the amount of panic that they hold due to the deadly virus that is inside them.

Psychological Impact refers to any factor impacting or arising in the mind related to the mental

and emotional state of a person. Given the amount of stress covid-19 survivors are in, ‘isolation’

makes the psychological impact even more violent due to loneliness and various experiences that

COVID- 19 survivors encounter everyday that affects their state of mind.

Chapter 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

An academic paper that covers current information, such as significant findings, as well as

theoretical and methodological contributions to a certain issue. Reviews of the literature are
secondary sources that do not even cover novel or original experimental research. These reviews,

which are typically found in academic publications and are related to literature with an academic

focus, should not be mistaken with book reviews, which may also be published in the same

journal. Reviews of the existing literature form the basis for new research in almost every

academic subject.

I. Related Literature: Local

EXPERIENCES

Mental Health

According to Elservier (2020), When the pandemic began in the Philippines, President Rodrigo

Duterte has put the whole Luzon archipelago under an extended community quarantine, enforced

curfews, checkpoints, and travel restrictions, and immediately removed business and educational

activity. They had no choice but to remain in their houses. Past illness outbreaks created anxiety

and fear-related behaviors in the public, as well as generalized terror. There are a lot of

unknowns around the sickness and the potential for a catastrophic consequence due to the unique

coronavirus that is wreaking havoc on the world. Distress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia

have been documented in the general population. The mental health of the Isolated COVID-19

survivors was also addressed because many of them had changed since they had recovered from

the infection as a result of the deadly virus spreading throughout the Philippines. Their mental

health was significantly impacted because most of them were afraid of dying, which was the

worst-case scenario. The majority of them were depressed and worried about their future. As

they needed to be isolated and their family and loved ones couldn't really stay close to them
because of their disease, they have been alone. Lastly, they experienced anxiety because they are

scared and restless and worried about not being able to recover from the illness.

Reference: Tee, M.L, Tee, C.A, Anlacan, J.P, et al., (2020). “Psychological Impact of COVID-

19 pandemic in the Philippines.” Journal of Affective Disorders,

Volume 277, Pages 379-391, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2020.08.043.

Aftermath of Isolation

According to Yang, Cai, Ji et al., (2021), An acceptance stage is, It focuses on how individuals

interpret, comprehend, and make sense of events in their life. Especially if the person has direct

experience of the isolation brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. The acceptance phase begins

with a Covid-19 patient who recovers from the trauma they experienced during the isolation of

Covid-19 by coping up with their different experiences, having a supportive family, and

engaging in complementary therapies. The stages of grieving have reached their conclusion,

which is the acceptance phase. It is easier to recover more quickly from experiences of isolation

when you have a family that knows and is understanding of your condition. Since having a good

support system and the length of the infection may have a positive impact on the mental health

of COVID patients, it can significantly help with your mental health. Using supplementary

treatments like herbal tea, nutritional supplements, gargling, relaxing, and steam inhalation. Can

benefit individuals in maintaining their health and enhancing their immune systems. According

to this psychological enhancement, everyone who hasn't had an encounter with acceptance is

practically avoiding reality and isn't accepting it, however having an infection or covid-19 can be

overwhelming to everyone. Acceptance means beginning your journey into a new stage of life
with contentment by embracing the present, acknowledging the magnitude of the loss rather than

denying it, and accepting responsibility for yourself and your actions. Acceptance is a reality-

oriented process in which you embrace the facts.

Reference : Z. Yang, L. J. Ji, Y. Yang, Y. Wang, L. Zhu, and H. Cai, “Meaning making helps

cope with COVID19: A longitudinal study,” Pers. Individ. Dif., vol. 174, 2021, doi:

10.1016/j.paid.2021.110670

https://conferenceproceedings.ump.ac.id/index.php/pshms/article/download/219/197/328

ISOLATION

Psychological Impact

According to Mohamed, A.E, (2021), It is well known that infection with COVID-19 can lead to

serious mental health problems for patients. In fact, studies have shown that patients who have

been infected and have been isolated frequently experience a lot of mental suffering, as well as

symptoms of depression and anxiety. Being alone with patients because of isolation and being

far from their families can cause them depression and loneliness. This can be extremely

debilitating for patients and can make it difficult for them to return to their normal lives. There

are several factors that can contribute to the mental health problems experienced by COVID-19

patients. For instance, home isolation was revealed to be a risk factor for depression, whereas a

family history of psychological problems and a lower education level were shown to be major

risk factors for anxiety. A few studies have demonstrated that family members caring for

COVID-19 patients also have adverse impacts on their psychological health, such as symptoms

of anxiety and depression.

References: Nicodemus, L.,Tabios, I., Limpoco, A., Domingo, G., Tantengco, O. (2022,

September 5)” Psychosocial Distress among Family Members of COVID-19 Patients Admitted

to Hospital and Isolation Facilities in the Philippines: A Prospective Cohort Study” Journal of

Clinical Medicine 11(17), 5236; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11175236

Mohamed, A.E.; Yousef, A.M. Depressive, Anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms

Affecting Hospitalized and Home-Isolated COVID-19 Patients: A Comparative Cross-Sectional

Study. Middle East Curr. Psychiatry 2021, 28, 28. [Google Scholar] [CrossRef]

Challenges during the Isolation Period

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2022), The COVID-19 has
been connected to many symptoms that you can experience, from slight discomfort to serious
illness. They claim that two to fourteen days after the exposure, minor to serious symptoms may
start to show up. You should be on the alert for the symptoms indicated below, which include
fever, cough, breathing problems, fatigue, loss of taste or smell, twitching, nausea, and diarrhea.
A few symptoms including a fever, a cold, a dry cough, tiredness, a sore throat, and a clogged
nose were reported by smaller persons, though.

According to Shigemura et al. (2020), in addition to having an impact on physical health, the
COVID-19 pandemic can also affect the mental health of the isolated patients and their overall
well-being.

According to Rodriguez-Hidalgo et al. (2020), COVID-19 has been linked with increased levels
of stress, anxiety, fear, and sadness. Individuals who discovered they were COVID-19-positive
generally felt worry, uneasiness, anxiety, or emotional distractions. In addition to the
psychological challenges, COVID-19 also creates physical challenges. The virus can lead to
serious health problems and even death. Many people who are diagnosed with COVID-19 must
consider how they will manage their illness and potentially die. Other people weren't
psychologically ready since they believed they only had the flu, a cold, or some minor physical
aches.

Reference: Ragpala, E. (2022, June 24) “Fighting a Battle Alone: Experiences of COVID-19
Survivors of Mandatory Isolation” Philippine Social Science Journal ,
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dv-Madrigal/publication/
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Volume-53-July-September-2022.pdf#page=56

II. Related Literature: Foreign

EXPERIENCES

Psychosocial

The psychosocial aspects of the COVID 19 survivors are also affected during isolation, and the

experiences occur differently on the survivor. According to numerous studies, people have

different coping mechanisms during the quarantine especially to COVID 19 patients. But, men

and women have different coping strategies during pandemic. Psychosocial reactions to

infectious disease epidemics have the potential to have both immediate and long-term mental

health repercussions. (Van Bortel et al., 2016)

With the execution of the lockdown policy and quarantine approach, the uninfected population is

confined to their homes to reduce the danger of disease transmission, the foundation of human

mental health, such as social connectivity, daily routines, and availability to services, might be

disturbed, resulting in severe psychosocial impacts on inhabitants such as post-traumatic stress

disorder (PTSD), bewilderment, and rage. (Brooks et al., 2020)

References: Gurvich, C., Thomas, N., Thomas, E. H., Hudaib, A. R., Sood, L., Fabiatos, K.,

Sutton, K., Isaacs, A., Arunogiri, S., Sharp, G., & Kulkarni, J. (2020, October 4). Coping styles

and mental health in response to societal changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. International
Journal of Social Psychiatry, 67(5), 540–549. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020764020961790

Brooks SK, Webster RK, Smith LE, Woodland L, Wessely S, Greenberg N, et al. The

psychological impact of quarantine and how to reduce it: rapid review of the evidence. Lancet

2020; 395:912–20. [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar]

Physical Changes

According to Missel M, Bernild C, Westh S, et al (2021), This type of major disease, the primary

focus is our substantial body. Just like the reaction to this disease, effects in our internal body

system, and how to cope and rise to the occasion. COVID 19 can cause an enormous amount of

physical damages. A lot of them are loss of weight, loss of smell, loss of taste, sleepless nights

and other conditions. Due to the typical symptoms of fever, colds, fatigue and diarrhea. Affected

patients are propelling themselves to go to the nearest hospital and evaluating themselves

whether they’ve tested positive or negative. As reported by many insight correspondents, people

are experiencing hazards to their own health, doubting their physical looks and physical aspects

but it's been a breathe to be a relief because of the monitored and observable frontliners. They

assess and critically control every patient. After COVID 19, every survivor will always have an

imprint of this disease but it is a surreal moment of fighting and keeping their heart’s freedomly.

References: Missel, M., Bernild, C., Westh Christensen, S., Dagyaran, I., & Kikkenborg Berg, S.

(2021, March 18). The marked body – a qualitative study on survivors embodied experiences of

a COVID‐19 illness trajectory. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 36(1), 183–191.

https://doi.org/10.1111/scs.12975

ISOLATION

Psychological

According to Priambodo (2023), Isolation did cause psychological problems to the survivors,

such as Depression and Loneliness due to the limited socialization. Yet, there was a light at the

end of that tunnel, through the help of Cyberspace. In that research that was conducted in

Yogyakarta, they saw how virtual friendship helped those survivors that felt lonely when they

were isolated due to COVID 19. The results found with the help of their research is that virtual

friendship can and did reduce various symptoms of psychological problems in isolation. This

virtual friendship provided different kinds of support, such as emotional, informational, and

instrumental support.

Relations

People who were infected with COVID 19 admitted that there were changes in their relationships

before and during the isolation, both personal and interpersonal. The communication used before

the isolation was mostly face-to-face both in daily activities and work. Personal problems were

caused by the status of COVID 19 positive, The problems were the following: boredom, sadness,

and concern for personal health issues. Interpersonal problems were more on the relationship of

the survivor and everyone else in his/her circle. Their communication with others whilst isolated

did depend on cyberspace, virtually. Survivors felt that they longed for their friends' help in
reducing the problems faced during their isolation.

Emotional

Friendship to the survivors was support that met their actual needs in isolation. Direct support

was the intentionally and visibly seen assistance to the survivors, while indirect support was the

assistance not intended to be given clearly. Making friends through cyberspace has helped the

survivors get very diverse support that helped them cope with isolation.

Reference (APA): Priambodo, P. A. (2023). The Meaning of Friendship In Cyberspace: A

Phenomenological Study on Covid-19 Survivors Who Are Experiencing Isolation In Yogyakarta.

Journal Research of Social, Science, Economics, and Management, 2(07), 1463 –.

https://doi.org/10.36418/jrssem.v2i07.388

III. Synthesis:

The articles exhibited give out information about the different experiences of people during the

COVID-19 pandemic. These articles will help us gain a broader knowledge and understanding

while raising awareness about these experiences.

As stated by Elsevier (2020), President Duterte placed Luzon into quarantine when the pandemic

hit the Philippines, forcing all to stay in their homes. Despite this precautionary measure done by

the government, people still got infected by the COVID-19 virus and had to be isolated in a

hospital or in their homes. As we all know, being isolated is difficult to experience as we are sick
and away from our loved ones. Though on the good side is that we can cope through this stage of

life together in different methods, i.e having a supportive family and engaging in therapies.

Unfortunately, not everyone that gets infected by the virus survives, and some families grieve the

loss of their loved ones at this stage. As explained by Shigemura et al. (2020), in addition to

having an impact on physical health, the COVID-19 pandemic can also affect the mental health

of isolated patients and their overall well-being. This is also stated by Mohamed, A.E, (2021),

infection with COVID-19 may possibly lead to serious mental health problems for those that are

infected may experience a lot of mental suffering as well as symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Lastly, Rodriguez-Hidalgo et al. (2020) also said that COVID-19 has been linked with increased

levels of stress, anxiety, fear, and sadness. Individuals who discovered they were COVID-19-

positive generally felt worried, uneasy, anxious, or emotional distractions. In addition to the

psychological challenges, COVID-19 also creates physical challenges. The virus can lead to

serious health problems and even death.

As we experience the pandemic, Isolation cannot be avoided, and as we get isolated and treated

for this disease changes happen to us, may it be physical or psychosocial. According to

Priambodo (2023), Isolation did cause psychological problems to the survivors, such as

Depression and Loneliness due to limited socialization. As Van Bortel et al. (2016) stated, The

psychosocial aspects of COVID-19 survivors are affected during isolation, and the experiences

occur differently in the survivor. According to numerous studies, people have different coping

mechanisms during the quarantine, especially COVID-19 patients. As isolation affects the

psychosocial aspects of a person infected, it also brings physical changes. According to Missel

M, Bernild C, Westh S, et al (2021), in This type of major disease, the primary focus is our
substantial body. Just like the reaction to this disease, it affects our internal body system, and

how to cope and rise to the occasion. A lot of them are loss of weight, loss of smell, loss of taste,

sleepless nights, and other conditions. Due to the typical symptoms of fever, colds, fatigue, and

diarrhea. As reported by many insight correspondents, people are experiencing hazards to their

own health and doubting their physical looks and physical aspects but it's been a breath of relief

because of the monitored and observable frontliners. They assess and critically control every

patient. After COVID-19, every survivor will always have an imprint of this disease but it is a

surreal moment of fighting.

Along with a phenomenon, there lays a big impact that a person has to come in front. The covid-

19, which happens to be a deadly virus that carves crater scars on people. A scar that doesn’t

only last to the family that have been left behind, but to the remaining survivors who gets to re-

live every scary moments and experiences that they had to face, all the while battling with the

virus that may potentially end their lives. Indeed, isolation is a very scary way to put it, that

along with the bliss and delight, there will be moments where you have to give it in and deal

things on your own. From cooking your own food to being challenged on various ways, that’s

how you describe an isolated covid-19 survivor. Although covid-19 survivor in general, have

different acquaintances on facing that ‘one’ battle of their lives, much has been said about how

different experiences whether if Psychologic or physical jolt has predominantly impacted

millions of souls who has to go through such lonely time. In fact, according to Rodriquez

Hidalgo (2020) Covid-19 has been linked with increases levels of stress, anxiety, fear, and

sadness.
 All of the literature provided indicates that COVID-19 had an impact on survivor’s life

experiences, feelings, problems, symptoms, and circumstances during the pandemic.

Disseminating information about this global phenomenon, which exposes knowledge to

communities that have not yet witnessed it. The patient will have a major part in raising public

awareness so that we can assist as well as provide concrete information for the people who are

not affected.

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