Experiences of Lockdown During the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Mental Well-Being of the Uninfected Population in the Post-Pandemic Era at Marist International University College in Nairobi, Kenya.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, general medical complications were given the utmost attention, with more focus on physical health.Only a handful of studies addressed the potential direct effects or impacts on mental well-being.The research explored the experiences of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental well-being of the uninfected population in the post-pandemic era at Marist International University College.The study drew its insights from the philosophical and psychological contributions of the logotherapy theory of Victor Frankl and the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) theories of Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis.The study adopted a phenomenological research design as a qualitative approach.The study population was 638, targeting only year-four students and full-time staff.A snowball sampling technique was applied, and data saturation was achieved with 15 participants.The data collection was through an interview guide with open-ended questions and was analysed using thematic analysis.The findings of the study revolved around the multifaceted influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental well-being of the uninfected population and the coping strategies employed.The findings of the study revealed that the experiences of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic are diverse among the uninfected population, with both positive and negative impacts on their mental well-being in the post-pandemic era.Importantly, these experiences continue to influence mental well-being in the post-pandemic era, emphasizing the need for ongoing support systems and holistic approaches to promote resilience and recovery.