The public health impact of loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social distancing measures have been effective in mitigating the spread of COVID-19; however, they have imposed a significant burden on population mental health and well-being. This study aimed to identify factors associated with loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to describe the relationship between loneliness and the risk of worsening health outcomes and behaviours.

Methods

Data for 8,960 adults were drawn from a national cross-sectional survey undertaken in Wales between January and June 2021. Participants self-reported changes to health and behaviour since the start of the pandemic. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with loneliness, and the impact of loneliness on self-reported changes in physical health, physical fitness, m

SUBMITTER: Allen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9433133 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature