Long Covid Illness: An Exploratory Qualitative Analysis of Those Impacted

Barcelona, Spain · May 2026

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Zoe Sirotiak
Iowa State University
Zoe Sirotiak
University of Iowa
Hailey AmroPresenting Author
Iowa State University
Hailey AmroPresenting Author
University of Iowa
Emily Thomas
University of Iowa

Abstract

This qualitative study identified the lived experiences and biopsychosocial impacts of long COVID. Participants (N = 34) who self-reported long COVID (Female= 21; M_age= 51.6) completed a semi-structured qualitative interview. Thematic analysis by two coders resulted in five themes: decreased autonomy, decreased trust, changes in worldview, social impacts, and uncertainty.

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Long Covid Illness: An Exploratory Qualitative Analysis of Those Impacted

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