Health, Well-Being, and Health-Related Quality of Life Following COVID-19.

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 may have serious effects on health, well-being, and quality of life (QoL). This study explores the perceptions of health, well-being, and QoL in those who contracted the COVID-19 virus compared with those who did not. A convergent mixed-methods design with convenience sampling (n = 41) was conducted between December 2020 and January 2021. The outcome measures included the Short Form-36 and the Pizzi Health and Wellness Assessment. There were no statistically significant differences in perceived health, well-being, and QoL. However, qualitative analysis revealed mental, physical, social, and family health impacts across both groups, with the COVID-19 survivors reporting greater feelings of isolation and fear, resulting in decreased social and family participation. The results indicate that all persons who have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic have experienced negative health-related impacts, but those who actually contracted the virus experienced greater impacts on QoL in areas related to occupational health and participation.