The Impact of COVID-19 on the Lives of Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: 1 Year Into the Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in implementation of restrictive public health policies requiring people to limit or avoid interaction with others. These policies also had an economic impact. Individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) already experience higher incidences of depression, anxiety, social isolation, and job loss, and the continuing pandemic may exacerbate these.

Methods

Between November 2, 2020, and February 12, 2021, 233 individuals with MS completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the modified Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey, the Centers for Disease Control/National Institutes of Health Common Data Element Repository economic impact questions, and study team-designed questions about social and family relationships and adherence

SUBMITTER: Lynch S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9135365 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature