Findings from an online survey on the mental health effects of COVID-19 on Canadians with disabilities and chronic health conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has led to worsening mental health outcomes throughout the Canadian population, its effects have been more acute among already marginalized groups, including people with disabilities and chronic health conditions. This paper examines how heightened fears of contracting the virus, financial impacts, and social isolation contribute to declining mental health among this already vulnerable group.

Objective/hypothesis

This paper investigates how increases in anxiety, stress, and despair are associated with concerns about getting infected, COVID-19-induced financial hardship, and increased social isolation as a result of adhering to protective measures among people with disabilities and chronic health conditions.

Methods

This study

SUBMITTER: Pettinicchio D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9760304 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature