Risk mitigation behaviors to prevent infection in the mitochondrial disease community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic has been widespread adherence to risk-reducing behaviors. Individuals with mitochondrial disease (MtD) are special population with an increased risk of morbidity associated with infection.

Purpose

To measure risk mitigation behaviors (RMBs) in families affected by MtD and identify factors that may influence these behaviors.

Methods

An online questionnaire was distributed in April and June 2020. Individuals with MtD or their caregivers completed the survey.

Results

We received 529 eligible responses with n = 312 completing all questions for our multivariate regression model. The most common RMBs were increased hand washing (96%), social distancing (94%), and avoiding public gatherings (93%). Higher numbers of r

SUBMITTER: Gordon-Lipkin E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8683364 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature