Impact of COVID-19 on social determinants of health for adults with cystic fibrosis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Outcomes in cystic fibrosis are influenced by multiple factors, including social determinants of health. Low socioeconomic status has been shown to be associated with lung function decline, increased exacerbation rates, increased health care utilization, and decreased survival in cystic fibrosis. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the US economy, placing people with cystic fibrosis at risk for negative impacts due to changes in social determinants of health.

Methods

To characterize the impact of COVID-19-related changes in social determinants of health in the adult cystic fibrosis population, a social determinants of health questionnaire was designed and distributed to patients as part of a quality improvement project.

Results

Of 132 patients contacted, 76 (

SUBMITTER: Albon D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8381410 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature