BMC Public Health
Retrospective narratives of COVID-19 experiences: a qualitative study of written accounts by people in public in the context of a performative intervention
Abstract Background This qualitative study explored how people retrospectively described their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic. It aimed how these experiences are remembered and interpreted over time. Methods A qualitative study design was employed, based on short texts written by members of the public during a performative intervention in public space. The texts were thematically analyzed to identify common experiences and emotions. Results The findings show that participants described the pandemic not only a …