Table 2 Thematic analysis of the interview data

1. Knowledge: understanding of COVID-19

2. Attitude: perception towards COVID-19

3. Practice – Prevention: preparedness for safety against COVID-19

4. Practice – Management: case assessment

5. Experience: barriers to lifestyle

6. Experience/outcome: psychological perspectives

1.1 COVID-19 transmission

2.1 Risk of getting infected with COVID-19

3.1 Preventive measures

4.1 Patient assessment

5.1 Impact of movement restriction and effect on daily activities

6.1 Self-esteem

1.2 COVID-19 management

1.2.1 Preventive measures

1.2.2 Therapeutic approach

1.2.3 Effectiveness of therapeutic approach

2.2 Lockdown approach-community level

3.2 Use of face masks

4.2 Tackling aspects (Self-assessment)-personal level

6.2 Stress

2.3 Rules and guidelines

3.3 Vaccination hesitancy

4.3 Professional coordination