Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant on the Psychological States and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Crohn's Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic first reported in Wuhan, China, several research on the psychological impact of the pandemic on patients with Crohn's disease (CD) have been conducted. However, with the progression of the global pandemic and the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant, follow-up studies need to be performed to monitor the alterations of psychological status and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among CD patients.

Aims

We aimed to evaluate the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant on the mental health and life quality among the CD population and tried to explore potent risk factors.

Methods

This observational study included 153 CD patients who responded to our pre-designed self-report

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9001935 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature