Lived Experiences of Blue-Collar Workers: A Phenomenological Study on Barriers, Coping Strategies, and Community-Based Interventions for Health Equity

This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of blue-collar workers in Mayantoc, Tarlac, Philippines regarding healthcare access barriers and community-based interventions for health equity. Using a qualitative phenomenological design, in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 purposively selected blue-collar workers engaged in informal and manual occupations. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s six-phase thematic analysis supported by NVivo software. Findings revealed tha