Research Problem: What are the lived experiences of COVID-19 survivors (in Iloilo)?

A Qualitative Study

Introduction and Related Literature

The outbreak of Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 quickly

spread around the world and created a global health crisis that deeply made an impact

on how people lived their lives. Both the National and the local Government of the

Philippines have responded to the Covid 19 pandemic and strictly impose various

declarations of emergency, community quarantine, and lockdowns. The virus was

locally transmitted and brought a big impact and changes to the health and life of every

individual who was infected by the virus.Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an

infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. On January 30, 2020, the

World Health Organization (WHO) announced the COVID-19 outbreak as a public

health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). And on March 11, 2020, was

declared a pandemic. (WHO, 2020).

According to the study conducted by Sahoo et. al, many patients infected with COVID-

19 are slowly seen to have mild symptoms or asymptomatic. People infected with

COVID-19 are kept in isolated wards due to the risk of infecting others. Many patients

infected with COVID-19 go through mental distress because of isolation, fear of death,

and associated stigma.

Being admitted in an ICU setting has been considered a traumatic event. The existing

literature suggests that ICU survivors suffer from several psychological and mental

health problems. Commonly, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety

significantly leads to anxiety and distress, which may lead to being admitted to an ICU

(Sahoo, et al).

The result of the study by Wu. et al found out that because of post-discharge residual

symptoms, worry about recurrence, and infection to others, about 10% of COVID-19

survivors developed anxiety or depression. The survivors who are more vulnerable to

depression are female COVID-19 survivors. COVID ‐19 survivors should not be overly

worried about a rare event of a recurrence. The lifestyle due to home quarantine caused

the depression to others and should also be noted and relieved.

Besides anxiety, depression, and insomnia, mental health professionals should also

need to recognize that guilt, anger, frustration and internalized stigma are also the major

issues of these patients that they need to address.

During the COVID-19 pandemic for the general public, the World Health Organization

(WHO) mentioned that psychological issues need to be taken into consideration. (World

Health Organization, 2020). Psychological first aid has to be provided to the patients

admitted in the COVID-19 wards(Li et al., Xiang et al., 2020).

General Objectives

● The study aims to know the lived experiences of COVID-19 survivors.

Specific Objectives

● The study aims to know how the survivors manage their situations.

● The study aims to understand the stigma the survivors experienced in their

community after going out of the quarantine facility.

survivors.

● To know the experiences of COVID-19 survivors after they were diagnosed

positive for the virus.

● To know how they feel being isolated from everyone especially to their family.

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Research Problem: What are the fitness routines or practices of the players from the

CPU Football Men’s Varsity Team during the pandemic?

The global shut-down or suspension of competitive sport has been highlighted at

the elite levels to prevent “mass gatherings” and avoid the risks of the spread of the

virus (Parnell et al., 2020). 2020 was foreseen as a peak year for most sports

performers (i.e., athletes, coaches, referees), where the realization of dreams and

abilities would be achieved. However, major global changes, including quarantine and

lockdown, social distancing, and the cancellation of commercial flights were declared

because of the emergence of the Coronavirus outbreak during February-March 2020.

Because of these circumstances, it affected the world of sports, as athletes are not able

to train or compete with each other.

Considerable modifications of lifestyles and routines, interpersonal relationships,

financial status (e.g., a loss of a job or a sponsor), as well as the loss of self-fulfillment

and aspirations were faced by athletes. (Taku and Arai, 2020). Athletes infected with

COVID-19 experienced health concerns as well as insecurity regarding their physical

performance and occupational status. Other sports performers besides athletes such as

coaches and referees also experienced relevant changes to their sports engagement

and career trajectories, feeling less publicly important than they were used to (Taku and

Arai, 2020).

Athletes following the conditioning routine during home confinement can include

exercises within their possibilities of physical space and equipment that are available

such as barbells, weight plates, dumbbells, kettlebells, and resistance bands. Those

who do not have any equipment can follow routines without using any equipment such
as jogging, squats, burpees, push-ups, sit-ups, and stretching may be some good

options to follow. Also, athletes should be aware of the level of the intensity of their

training sessions and their recovery to avoid immunosuppression, which can be

facilitated by mental stress. It is also important to avoid long periods of inactivity, such

as sitting or lying time, and screen time (e.g., TV, cell phone, computer, and video

games) during home confinement.

Health authorities, such as the World Health Organization, National Health Commission

of the People of the People's Republic of China, and U.S. Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention have presented safety guidance for taking precautions to diminish

transmission and exposure to the virus. Unfortunately, those restrictions on

participating in outdoor activities, including regular physical activities and exercise, will

disrupt the daily routine and activities of millions of people. Given that it is safe to stay at

home, it may cause some negative consequences like reduced physical activity. Staying

at home may lead to an increase in a sedentary lifestyle, such as spending too much

time sitting, reclining, and lying down; or engaging in avoidance activities that can lead

to increased risk for chronic health conditions. Therefore, there is a health rationale for

continuing physical activity at home to maintain routines, immune system, and to stay

healthy (Chen P, Mao L, Nassis GP, et al.,2020).

A good conditioning routine can help athletes maintain and boost their immunity

and minimize the effect of losing fitness and can easily return to a normal routine as well

as maintaining and improving tactical knowledge.

General Objectives
 1. This study aims to know what are the fitness routines of the CPU Football Men’s

Varsity Team during the pandemic.

Specific Objective

1. To explore the daily routines of the players before and during the pandemic.

2. To know how the players maintained their fitness during the pandemic.

3. How they cope up with their routines during the pandemic.

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