How COVID-19 impacted people with disabilities: A qualitative study in Delaware

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for people with disabilities and their caregivers and service providers. An assessment of how the COVID-19 pandemic, and the public health response to it, inequitably impacted the health and well-being of people with disabilities is needed to improve preparedness for future public health emergencies. Interviews were conducted with the goal of documenting the impacts of COVID-19 on community-dwelling individuals in Delaware.

Study design

Qualitative interviews using a structured interview guide.

Methods

In November and December 2022, interviews were conducted with individuals with disabilities, their caregivers, governmental and non-profit service providers, and elected representatives in Delaware.

SUBMITTER: Rechner L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10477798 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature