Lived Experience of Frontline Healthcare Providers to Prevent COVID- 19 Infection in the Community: A Phenomenological Study A Phenomenological Study

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative research was to study the experiences of frontline healthcare provider to manage the COVID-19 situation. The participants were 16 public health officers who working in Health Promoting Hospitals at the border districts. Based on a phenomenological study method by Edmund Husserl, purposive sampling was applied. In-depth interviews were conducted and lasted 30- 45 minutes until data saturated from April to June 2021. Data were collected and analyzed by thematic analysis using Colaizzi method. The finding revealed 3 themes: 1) encounter with stress and fear, 2) deal with difficult situation, and 3) adapt to the next normal era. The findings of the study can be used as a basis for supporting frontline healthcare provider. It is suggested that future research guidelines or innovations to ensure safeguards of frontline healthcare providers should be developed.