COVID-19 related concerns of people with long-term respiratory conditions: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic is having profound psychological impacts on populations globally, with increasing levels of stress, anxiety, and depression being reported, especially in people with pre-existing medical conditions who appear to be particularly vulnerable. There are limited data on the specific concerns people have about COVID-19 and what these are based on.

Methods

The aim of this study was to identify and explore the concerns of people with long-term respiratory conditions in the UK regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and how these concerns were affecting them. We conducted a thematic analysis of free text responses to the question "What are your main concerns about getting coronavirus?", which was included in the British Lung Foundation/Asthma UK

SUBMITTER: Philip KEJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7724437 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature