The impact of socioeconomic status on changes in cancer prevention behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The impacts of socioeconomic status (SES) on COVID-19-related changes in cancer prevention behavior have not been thoroughly investigated. We conducted a cohort study to examine the effects of SES on changes in cancer prevention behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

We invited adult participants from previous studies conducted at Ohio State University to participate in a study assessing the impact of COVID-19 on various behaviors. Post-COVID-19 cancer prevention behaviors, including physical activity, daily intake of fruits and vegetables, alcohol and tobacco consumption, and qualitative changes in post-COVID-19 behaviors relative to pre-COVID levels, were used to construct a prevention behavior change index that captures the adherence status and COVID-r

SUBMITTER: Elsaid MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10313075 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature