Perceived Consequences of COVID-19 Restrictive Visitation Policy on Family Members at Rural Hospitals in Vhembe District: A Qualitative Study

• Main Authors: Maria Sonto Maputle (Author), Takalani Mbedzi (Author), Mary Maluleke (Author), Mutshinyalo Lizzy Netshikweta (Author), Dorah Ursula Ramathuba (Author), Ndidzulafhi Selina Raliphaswa (Author), Takalani Rhoda Luhalima (Author), Seani Adrinah Mulondo (Author), Thivhulawi Malwela (Author), Azwidihwi Rose Tshililo (Author), Julia Langanani Mafumo (Author), Nwamuhohova Hilda Shilubane (Author), Nthomeni Dorah Ndou (Author), Khathutshelo Grace Netshisaulu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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From a public health standpoint, a stringent visitation policy was necessary during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it had unforeseen communicative and emotional health consequences for family members. This study explored family members' experiences regarding implementing a restricted visitation pol...