Pandemic diseases have caused dramatic changes in people’s lives throughout history. Today, the COVID-19 virus spreads rapidly and affects human beings around the globe. This study aimed to discover the coping strategies and post-traumatic growth (PTG) experiences of persons who were infected by the COVID-19 virus using the qualitative research method. The research involved 17 individuals, nine of whom were female. All had been diagnosed with COVID-19. Face-to-face and online interviews were conducted with participants. In the analysis of the data, the thematic analysis method was performed by developing themes and sub-themes. The created themes include coping strategies, existential growth, lessons learned from disease, new opportunities, and social growth. These themes indicated positive changes in the lives of persons who were infected by the COVID-19 virus after the COVID-19 disease. Findings and implications for the practice were discussed.

大流行病在历史上给人们的生活带来了巨大的变化。今天，COVID-19 病毒迅速传播并影响全球人类。本研究旨在使用定性研究方法发现 COVID-19 病毒感染者的应对策略和创伤后成长 (PTG) 经历。该研究涉及 17 人，其中 9 人为女性。所有人都被诊断出患有COVID-19。与参与者进行了面对面和在线访谈。在数据分析中，采用主题分析法，展开主题和子主题。创建的主题包括应对策略、生存成长、从疾病中吸取的教训、新机遇和社会成长。这些主题表明在 COVID-19 疾病之后感染 COVID-19 病毒的人的生活发生了积极变化。讨论了调查结果和对实践的影响。