The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and well-being of people living with a long-term physical health condition: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions caused major global disruption. Individuals with long-term physical health conditions (LTCs) are at higher risk of severe illness and often subject to the strictest pandemic guidance, so may be disproportionally affected. The aim of this study was to qualitatively explore how living with a LTC during the COVID-19 pandemic affected people's mental health and wellbeing.

Methods

Participants were people living with LTCs who participated in telephone/video call interviews based on a semi-structured topic guide. Key themes and subthemes were determined using deductive and inductive thematic analysis.

Results

The sample included 32 participants with LTCs (most commonly cancer, respiratory conditions or cardiovascu

SUBMITTER: Fisher A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8496145 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature