Social risk factors in patients with cystic fibrosis: impacts on exacerbations, lung function, and BMI.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cystic fibrosis (CF) outcomes are influenced by a myriad of genetic, microbiological, and environmental factors, as well as socioeconomic constraints. Studies have shown that low socioeconomic status is associated with a higher risk of death, lower body weight and height, worsened pulmonary function, and increased pulmonary exacerbation in children with CF. Screening for social risk factors (SRFs) is one possible approach to help mitigate unmet social needs in people with CF (PwCF).

Objectives

Does a positive screening response for SRF correlate with health outcomes in PwCF?

Design

This is a single-center, retrospective analysis of outcomes in adult PwCF. The study includes data from 2021 to 2022.

Methods

A social needs screening tool was administere

SUBMITTER: Li ZG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12678736 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature