Alkhaldi Ghadah
College of Applied Medical Sciences/Community Health Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Feb 25;16(2):e54857. doi: 10.7759/cureus.54857. eCollection 2024 Feb.
The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to understand the experiences of different cultures and the application of preventive measures during a pandemic. That understanding can lead to the development of important evidence to grasp the global situation and prepare for future health crises. This qualitative study explores the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on individuals in Saudi Arabia, focusing on personal and socio-political effects. Employing semi-structured interviews with 28 participants, the research delves into the lived experiences during the early stages of the pandemic, highlighting emotional coping mechanisms, behavioral changes, role responsibility adaptations, and perceptions of governmental actions. The findings reveal a spectrum of emotional responses, from worry and fear to acceptance and contentment, and significant shifts in behavior and societal norms. The study underscores the importance of understanding cultural contexts in pandemic responses and offers insights into the resilience and adaptability of the Saudi community. It suggests the need for tailored interventions that consider the complex interplay of emotional, behavioral, and socio-political factors in managing future health crises.
新冠疫情提供了一个契机，以了解不同文化背景下人们的经历以及大流行期间预防措施的应用情况。这种了解能够催生重要证据，以把握全球形势并为未来的健康危机做好准备。这项定性研究探讨了新冠疫情封锁措施对沙特阿拉伯个人的影响，重点关注个人和社会政治层面的影响。该研究通过对28名参与者进行半结构化访谈，深入探究了疫情初期的生活经历，突出了情绪应对机制、行为变化、角色责任适应以及对政府行动的看法。研究结果揭示了一系列情绪反应，从担忧和恐惧到接受与满足，以及行为和社会规范的显著变化。该研究强调了在应对疫情时理解文化背景的重要性，并深入了解了沙特社区的恢复力和适应能力。研究表明，在应对未来的健康危机时，需要采取针对性的干预措施，同时考虑到情绪、行为和社会政治因素之间的复杂相互作用。
