Adaptive coping strategies among individuals living with long-term chikungunya disease: a qualitative study in Curacao

Objective Long-term chikungunya disease is characterised by persistent rheumatic symptoms following chikungunya virus infection. As there is no specific treatment available, affected individuals need strategies to adapt. However, research on these is scarce. This study aimed to explore which adaptive coping strategies are employed to manage persistent rheumatic symptoms in daily life. Setting The study was conducted in Curacao. Design and participants An explorative qualitative study was conducted between September and October 2020, among a purposive sample of adults, 19 women and 4 men affect... Mehr ...