Treatment Experience, Post Discharge and Community Reintegration of COVID 19 Recovered Patients in Rwanda: A Mix-Method Study

Principal investigator: Pacifique Ndishimye
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Investigators

Pacifique Ndishimye, Ladislas Nshimiyimana, Prosper Karame, Menelas Nkeshimana, Valentine Dushimiyimana, Naome Nyirahabimana, Mariella Munyuzangabo, Marie Michele Umulisa, Yvonne Kayiteshonga, Vincent K. Cubaka, Jean Paul Rwabihama, Clarisse Musanabaganwa, Elizabeth Mgamb, Sabin Nsanzimana

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

Study implementation progress

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