Voices of Meningitis Caregivers: A Multi-case Study Towards Social Media Support Design

Ricky San Lorenzo Sto. Tomas

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.77943

Voices of Meningitis Caregivers: A Multi-case Study Towards Social Media Support Design

Author(s)	Mr. Ricky San Lorenzo Sto. Tomas
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This study used a multi-case qualitative approach to understand the real-life experiences of caregivers looking after meningitis patients. It focused on the problems they face, how they deal with those problems, and how they stay strong despite challenges. The researcher conducted in-depth interviews and analyzed the common themes that came out of the conversations. To get a broader view, the study included different people involve in caregiving, such as family caregivers, barangay health workers (BHWs), doctors and nurses, social workers, and local government officials. Their combined insights helped identify what kind of support system caregivers need most. The study found five main challenges faced by caregivers: emotional stress, money problems, not knowing enough about how to care for meningitis patients, difficulty getting healthcare services, and feeling socially isolated. Even with these difficulties, caregivers showed strength and adaptability. They coped by reaching out for emotional and community support, carefully managing their finances, learning how to give better care, and speaking up to get better healthcare services for their loved ones. This study contributed to the limited body of literature on caregiving for meningitis patients and emphasized the importance of structured, culturally grounded support systems that empower caregivers. It highlighted the need to establish a robust, community-based support system specifically designed for caregivers of individuals with meningitis. As a concrete output, the study developed the design of a social media account dedicated to caregivers of meningitis patients, envisioned as a platform where they could share experiences, access caregiving knowledge, alleviate hardships, and engage in social interaction with others who had faced similar challenges. It also recommended creating peer support groups, offering more caregiver training, improving access to financial assistance, and strengthening connections with local health services. While caregivers demonstrated great resilience, the study stressed that this strength needed to be supported by organized programs and services—including the proposed social media platform design—to enable them to continue providing effective care, especially in communities with limited resources.
Keywords	Meningitis caregivers, support system development, emotional support, caregiver resilience, community support networks, narrative inquiry.
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-18
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.77943

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