Investigators
Study information
- Research Area: COVID-19
- Research type: Cross-sectional-Mixed-methods
- Start date: Nov 09, 2020
- End date: Nov 30, 2021
Study aim of the objectives
General objective: To investigate treatment, post discharge and re-integration experiences of recovered patients, their family members and communities in 4 selected districts of Rwanda.
Specific objectives
• Assess treatment experiences from COVID-19 recovered patients (for both patients who received COVID-19 treatment center-based care or home-based care)
• Assess post discharge and re-integration experiences from recovered patients, family members (care takers) and communities.
• To explore the perceived treatment and post discharge experiences of COVID-19 recovered patients, their care takers and their communities.
Study setting/Area (Location)
Kirehe, Gasabo, Nyarugenge and Rusizi Districts
Implementing institution
Rwanda Biomedical Center, Rinda Ubuzima, PIH and WHO
Department/Division
Medical Research Centre
Impact on Policy
The study findings will inform the guideline for effective management of COVID-19