Mudau, Azwinndini GladysManganye, Bumani SolomonTshivhase, Shonisani ElizabethMashau, Ntsieni StellaTshitangano, Takalani GraceMbhatsani, Hlekani VanessaMotadi, SelekaneBaloyi, BrendaMugware, AnzaniMudau, Zwivhuya PatienceLebese, RachelMushaphi, Lindelani Fhumudzani2026-08-112026-08-112024Mudau, A. G., Manganye, B. S., Tshivhase, S. E., Mashau, N. S., Tshitangano, T. G., Mbhatsani, H. V., Motadi, S., Baloyi, B., Mugware, A., Mudau, Z. P., Lebese, R., & Mushaphi, L. F. (2024). Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions among Community Members of Vhembe District in Limpopo Province. Social Sciences, 13(7), 333. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13070333https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13070333https://univendspace.univen.ac.za/handle/11602/3405The mental well-being of many community members was seriously impacted by COVID-19, with some experiencing the loss of loved ones and others losing jobs due to lockdown-related company cutbacks. There is evidence indicating that many people faced challenges in accessing essential services, including healthcare. This study aimed at investigating the effects of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions among community members of the Vhembe District, in Limpopo Province, South Africa. A qualitative, exploratory design was used for this study. Data were collected from 54 participants through nine focus group interviews with six participants each. This study identified two main themes originating from data analysis: community mental health during COVID-19 lockdown, lockdown regulations, and challenges encountered. The participants discussed the impact of COVID-19 during lockdown. This research underscores the vital necessity of implementing harm reduction strategies and long-term service policies for this group. It also emphasizes the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in upholding the rights of marginalized populations.enEffects of COVID-19Mental health well-beingUCTDLockdown restrictionsChallengesMarginalized populationsArticleMudau AG, Manganye BS, Tshivhase SE, Mashau NS, Tshitangano TG, Mbhatsani HV, et al. Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions among Community Members of Vhembe District in Limpopo Province. 2024; .Mudau, A. G., Manganye, B. S., Tshivhase, S. E., Mashau, N. S., Tshitangano, T. G., Mbhatsani, H. V., ... Mushaphi, L. F. (2024). Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions among Community Members of Vhembe District in Limpopo Province.Mudau, Azwinndini Gladys, Bumani Solomon Manganye, Shonisani Elizabeth Tshivhase, Ntsieni Stella Mashau, Takalani Grace Tshitangano, Hlekani Vanessa Mbhatsani, Selekane Motadi, et al "Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions among Community Members of Vhembe District in Limpopo Province." (2024)TY - Article AU - Mudau, Azwinndini Gladys AU - Manganye, Bumani Solomon AU - Tshivhase, Shonisani Elizabeth AU - Mashau, Ntsieni Stella AU - Tshitangano, Takalani Grace AU - Mbhatsani, Hlekani Vanessa AU - Motadi, Selekane AU - Baloyi, Brenda AU - Mugware, Anzani AU - Mudau, Zwivhuya Patience AU - Lebese, Rachel AU - Mushaphi, Lindelani Fhumudzani AB - The mental well-being of many community members was seriously impacted by COVID-19, with some experiencing the loss of loved ones and others losing jobs due to lockdown-related company cutbacks. There is evidence indicating that many people faced challenges in accessing essential services, including healthcare. This study aimed at investigating the effects of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions among community members of the Vhembe District, in Limpopo Province, South Africa. A qualitative, exploratory design was used for this study. Data were collected from 54 participants through nine focus group interviews with six participants each. This study identified two main themes originating from data analysis: community mental health during COVID-19 lockdown, lockdown regulations, and challenges encountered. The participants discussed the impact of COVID-19 during lockdown. This research underscores the vital necessity of implementing harm reduction strategies and long-term service policies for this group. It also emphasizes the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in upholding the rights of marginalized populations. DA - 2024 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Effects of COVID-19 KW - Mental health well-being KW - UCTD KW - Lockdown restrictions KW - Challenges KW - Marginalized populations LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2024 T1 - Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions among Community Members of Vhembe District in Limpopo Province TI - Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions among Community Members of Vhembe District in Limpopo Province UR - ER -