What are the feelings of COVID-19 survivors upon receiving their initial diagnosis?

Various negative emotions overwhelmed Covid-19 survivors upon first learning of their status. They felt worried, disliked, or even disgusted with themselves.

More than half, or 51.9%, of Covid-19 survivor respondents felt worried upon receiving their diagnosis. Meanwhile, 42.5% felt anxious, and 1.7% even felt disgusted with themselves.

These negative feelings worsened when they experienced stigma from their surroundings. Many in the community chose to gossip about, ostracize, or even deny assistance to Covid-19 survivors. The government needs to take a firm stance on this issue, such as clarifying rumors and taking action against those who discriminate.

A survey conducted collaboratively by Lapor Covid-19 and the Social Intervention Interest Group of the UI Faculty of Psychology collected responses from 181 individuals. These respondents were aged 18 and above and had been or were currently infected with Covid-19. 56% of the respondents were healthcare workers.

The government continues to urge the public to adopt the 3M movement (Washing hands with soap, Wearing a mask, and Maintaining distance) to stop the spread of the coronavirus. This is because a cure and vaccine have not yet been found.