Snapshot of health-related behaviours in adults living with disabilities 1 year into the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This survey aimed to assess the status of a range of health-related behaviours 1 year after the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic in adults living with disabilities comparative with those with no disabilities.

Design

This cross-sectional study reports findings from an online survey conducted in March 2021. Mann-Whitney U and Χ² tests were used to compare a range of health behaviours including time spent self-isolating, smoking, alcohol consumption, exercise frequency and diet in adults with and without disabilities.

Setting

A convenience sample of UK adults was recruited through the researchers' personal and professional networks including UK-based sight loss sector charities, social media platforms and professional forums.

Particip

SUBMITTER: Hussain SF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9277024 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature